The Pakistan Stock Exchange kicked off 2026 on a bullish trajectory, buoyed by a lower-than-expected December CPI of 5.6%. Led by strong gains in the banking sector, the KSE-100 index surged 6,634 points (3.8%) to close at a record high of 179,034.

In this episode of Stock Watch, presented by HBL and powered by Chase Securities, Nukta’s Shuja Qureshi and Shahbaz Ashraf sit down with Dr. Amjad Waheed, CEO of NBP Funds, to unpack the outlook for PSX in 2026 and explore key triggers, potential risks, and investor sentiment.