The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a strong positive trend during the past business week, as the benchmark KSE-100 Index surged by an impressive 3,559 points to close at 101,357. This marked a significant recovery and growth in market sentiment.
Throughout the week, the KSE-100 Index traded within a wide band of 7,315 points, touching a high of 101,496 and a low of 94,180. This volatility reflected dynamic market conditions as investors actively participated in trading activities.
A total of 4.89 billion shares were traded over the week, with the total weekly transaction value reaching an impressive Rs. 184 billion. Additionally, the market capitalization saw a robust increase of Rs. 366 billion, climbing to a record Rs. 12,885 billion.
The upward trajectory in PSX highlights renewed confidence among investors, driven by positive economic indicators and expectations of stability in the financial market. The substantial growth in market capitalization and trading volumes underscores the potential of Pakistan’s stock market to attract further local and international investments.