Pakistan, Aug. 6 -- Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its record-breaking run as the KSE-100 index crossed 145,000 points for the first time. On the third trading day of the week, the index surged by 2,051 points, reaching 145,088 points. This strong performance reflects growing investor confidence in the country's economy.

The market saw trading in shares of 484 companies. Out of these, 264 companies' share prices increased, while 192 saw declines. Meanwhile, 28 companies' share prices remained stable. The positive momentum came after the government announced its financial results for fiscal year 2025.

According to the report, the government's fiscal deficit dropped to 5.38 percent, the lowest in nine years. Revenue increased by ...