PSX Market Surges After New Trade Deal With US

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) saw a strong rally on Thursday following the announcement of a major trade agreement with the United States. The benchmark KSE-100 index jumped 1,345.59 points, gaining 0.97% to close at 139,757.84. This upward momentum reflects renewed investor confidence in the country’s economic future.

The rally came just hours after officials in Washington finalized a significant trade deal between Pakistan and the U.S. Analysts say the agreement signals stronger bilateral ties and opens doors for increased foreign investment. Investors reacted positively, pushing stock prices higher across several sectors.

This surge followed a similar upward trend a day earlier, when the PSX gained 447.43 points, or 0.32%, to close at 138,412.25. The consistent gains suggest improved market sentiment and growing optimism among traders and institutional investors alike.

On Thursday, trading volume remained high, with over 425 million shares exchanged, totaling nearly Rs 25 billion in value. A total of 476 companies traded shares, of which 152 recorded gains, 290 posted losses, and 34 remained unchanged.