KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange started the new trading session on a positive note, with a strong upward trend recorded in early business activity.
The benchmark KSE-100 Index surged by more than 1,800 points, reaching approximately 173,999 points during the opening hours of trading.
This follows a volatile previous session in which the index had closed at 172,196 points, after losing around 1,742 points.
Market analysts say the early surge reflects renewed investor confidence and improved sentiment in the financial sector.
Meanwhile, Asian markets showed a mixed performance. South Korea’s KOSPI index rose by 2.3%, Japan’s Nikkei gained 1.28%, and Malaysia’s FTSE Bursa index increased by 1.05%. However, Indonesia and China saw slight declines in their benchmark indices.
Experts note that regional trends and global economic signals continue to influence investor behavior across emerging markets, including Pakistan.
