There’s a different tone to the news coming out of Pakistan these days. Meetings with global leaders are no longer just photo opportunities; they’re translating into signed agreements, market activity, and tangible investments. For overseas Pakistanis and international investors, this is the kind of change that matters. It’s not simply optimism; it’s progress you can measure. And it’s starting to show in both boardrooms and trading floors.
Pakistan Stock Market Hits New Milestone
The Pakistan Stock Exchange opened the week on a high, crossing 147,000 points during intraday trading before closing at 146,929.84, up more than 1,500 points from the previous close on Friday. It wasn’t a slow build. Buying interest picked up across heavyweight companies like Mari Petroleum, Bank AL Habib, and Oil and Gas Development Company, which together carried most of the day’s gains.
Trading volumes touched 607 million shares, an unusually strong number for a Monday. Analysts attribute this rally to the growing interest in potential US investment in Pakistan’s energy sector, alongside corporate earnings that have outperformed expectations. In short, investors are hopeful, and they’re putting their money where their confidence is.
Trade Agreements Driving Market Optimism
Last month’s trade agreement with the United States is at the heart of the market’s mood. Under the new deal, a 19 per cent tariff, the lowest in South Asia, now applies to a range of Pakistani exports. It’s a shift that opens more doors for textiles, garments, surgical instruments, leather goods, and other high-value sectors.
According to Arab News, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed 34 memoranda of understanding worth $2.8 billion last year. Seven of those MoUs have already been converted into agreements totalling $560 million. The UAE has pledged $10 billion for priority projects, while China continues to back infrastructure and industrial expansion. Field Marshal, during his recent visit to the United States, confirmed that these agreements are now in the implementation phase, a signal that the ink on the page is turning into activity on the ground.
Growing Confidence in the Economic Outlook
For years, investors have asked for clarity, stability, and proof of follow-through. Right now, Pakistan is offering more of each. The US remains Pakistan’s largest export destination, buying $6 billion worth of goods last year out of a total $32 billion. Strengthening that relationship, while deepening ties with Gulf partners, is a powerful combination.
What’s emerging is a more predictable investment climate. Energy, technology, and advanced manufacturing are attracting attention from international players. And for overseas Pakistanis, the signs point towards an economy where long-term bets are starting to look safer again.
One Homes: Investing in Pakistan’s New Chapter
Against this backdrop, the property market is an area where opportunity meets stability. One Homes, a UK-headquartered developer with signature projects in Lahore and Islamabad, blends international standards with an understanding of what local buyers and overseas investors need. These are more than homes; they’re lifestyle destinations built to hold value over time.
With the economy’s trajectory shifting and global partnerships strengthening, property in Pakistan offers a way to be part of that growth. One Homes stands ready to guide investors into developments that reflect the confidence of this new chapter.
