PSX hits all-time high amid budget optimism

Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) soared to a record high on positive budget expectations, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index closing at 121,798 points, up 1,348 points in a single day.

The trading session began with a 500-point jump and remained bullish throughout. The index touched an intraday high of 121,882, marking a new all-time record.

During the session, the index moved within a 986-point range.

Market Highlights: Volume surged for the third consecutive day, with 710 million shares traded. The total traded value exceeded Rs 35 billion. Market capitalisation rose by Rs 155 billion, reaching Rs 14.749 trillion.