Pakistan Stock Exchange starts the week up 2,400 points

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) started the new trading week on a very positive note, seeing a strong rally after initial volatility.

By the end of trading, the benchmark PSX-100 index jumped 2,436 points to close at 166,242 points. The index even hit an intraday high of 166,421 points, reflecting strong buying interest across major sectors.

According to market data, 1.47 billion shares changed hands during the session, worth a total of Rs51.87 billion, indicating strong investor participation.

Analysts said the rally was due to improving investor sentiment, expectations of policy stability, and renewed institutional interest in blue-chip stocks.

At the end of last week, the PSX-100 closed at 163,806 points, meaning the market has gained significant ground as the new week begins – a promising sign for Pakistan’s capital markets.