The Pakistan Stock Exchange reached a historic milestone as the benchmark index crossed 171,000 points for the first time, marking its highest level ever and reflecting strong momentum in the market.
On the second trading day of the week, the KSE-100 index opened on a positive note and quickly gained 606 points. This strong start showed growing investor confidence, with buyers remaining active across key sectors. Market analysts noted that positive sentiment and expectations of economic stability helped support the rally.
At the same time, the Pakistani rupee showed slight improvement against the US dollar. In the interbank market, the dollar’s value dropped to 280.30 Pakistani rupees, offering some relief and adding to the overall positive outlook among investors.
The combined rise in stock prices and the strengthening of the rupee point toward optimism about Pakistan’s economic recovery and increased market participation. Improved confidence, better expectations around economic indicators, and steady investor interest have all contributed to the upward trend.
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