Investment in local, global stocks gains momentum in Pakistan
Investment trends in Pakistan are changing rapidly, with growing interest among young people in the local as well as global stocks, reflecting rising awareness of financial planning and investment opportunities. According to the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), the number of investor accounts in the country’s stock market increased by a record 48% during the last fiscal…
Investment in both local and global stocks is gaining momentum in Pakistan, driven by rising awareness of financial planning and investment opportunities among the country's young population. According to the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), the number of investor accounts in the country's stock market increased by a record 48% during the last fiscal year, with over 583,000 accounts at the end of FY2025-26.
Young investors aged 18 to 30 played a significant role in this growth, accounting for 45% of new accounts opened between January and June 2026. The equity market delivered strong performance in FY2025-26, with the KSE-100 Index gaining 44% in rupee terms and 46% in US dollar terms. The increased interest in investing is attributed to improved regulatory facilitation, easier access to the equity market, and the proliferation of digital platforms and mobile applications.
Experts believe that this trend could contribute to improving Pakistan's savings-to-GDP ratio and attract the growing freelance and digital workforce to the local equity market and global stocks.
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