PSX rebounds, KSE-100 gains over 4000 points as Pakistan, US finalize tariff deal

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) saw a positive turnaround on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, following several days of negative sessions and a loss of over 10,000 points.

Investor sentiment was buoyed by the finalization of a tariff agreement between Pakistan and the United States.

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced that the tariff agreement between Pakistan and the US had been successfully concluded after high-level negotiations in Washington.

The news led to a strong recovery in the benchmark KSE-100 index, which gained more than 4,000 points.

By 10:59 AM, the KSE-100 Index stood at 162,685.62, up by 4,242.20 points or 2.68%.

Pakistan and the United States deal is poised to reinvigorate bilateral trade ties and boost investor confidence on both sides.

During his official visit to the US capital, Aurangzeb met with key officials from the US government, international financial institutions, and major private sector representatives.

In a meeting with US Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Robert Kaproth, the finance minister shared updates on Pakistan’s legislative progress regarding the regulation of virtual assets, including digital and cryptocurrencies.

Aurangzeb extended an invitation to American companies to invest in Pakistan’s oil and gas, mineral resources, agriculture, and information technology sectors, citing recent economic reforms and investor-friendly policies that he said are creating a more attractive business environment.