Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed satisfaction over the bullish trend in the Pakistan Stock Exchange as the 100 index crossed 140,000 points. In a statement on Friday, he highlighted that the surge reflects investors’ confidence in the government’s policies.

According to Radio Pakistan, the Prime Minister emphasized that facilitating business and investment in the country is among the government’s top priorities. He noted that reforms in the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) have improved the tax system and supported the business community.

The Prime Minister also mentioned that Pakistan’s economic outlook is improving, and the economy is progressing steadily. The government’s efforts to create a favorable business environment are showing positive results in the stock market’s performance.