Islamabad: Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed satisfaction over the bullish trend in Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSE) as the 100 index crossed 145,000 points.

In a statement on Wednesday, PM Shehbaz Sharif said the boom in business in the stock exchange is a reflection of investors' confidence in government policies.

The Prime Minister said facilitating business and investment in the country is among the topmost priorities of the government.

He said reforms in the FBR have improved tax system and facilitated the business community. PM Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan's economic outlook is improving and the economy is moving on a steady path to progress.