Islamabad: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) achieved another milestone and surpassed a psychological barrier of one hundred sixty-six thousand points for the first time in history.

According to Radio Pakistan, the hundred index that closed at one hundred sixty-three thousand, eight hundred forty-seven points yesterday reached one hundred sixty-six thousand, five hundred fifty-six points, showing an increase of two thousand seven hundred and nine points.

The continued upward trend in the stock exchange reflects the increasing confidence of the trade and business community in the economic policies of the government.