PSX benchmark KSE-100 index gains 1,934.74 points

Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday maintained its renewed bullish momentum as the market gained over 1,900 points during intraday trade. The benchmark KSE-100 index gained 1,934.74 points to stand at 164,831.42 points from the previous close of 162,896.68. 

The gains came a day after PSX snapped a seven-session losing streak, gaining 1,091.66 points as buying interest returned to the market. The market sentiment remained buoyant amid encouraging developments in the ongoing negotiations between the US and Iran, easing geopolitical concerns.

The benchmark KSE-100 Index was trading at 163,611.87 with gains of 715.19 points at 1:44pm. 

At around 9:39am, the index climbed to 162,940.75 points, gaining 44.07 points shortly after trading commenced. As the session progressed, the market maintained a steady upward trajectory, reflecting measured buying activity across key sectors. According to market data, the index touched an intraday high of 163,814.63 and a low of 162,895.74, trading at 163,611.87.