PSX stages strong comeback, gains 10,000 points post ceasefire

PSX crosses 78,000 mark for first time amid strong market sentiment

This years’ budget was aimed to meet fiscal targets to bolster the case for a new IMF bailout deal.

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange touched new heights, crossing 78,000 mark during intraday trading on Thursday.

On the first working day of the week, the benchmark KSE-100 index hit an all-time high of 78,115, up from the previous close of 77,213. In single day trading, the flagship KSE-100 gained over 1,400 points.

Experts link the buying spree with the government’s move to finalise a deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) after Budget 2024-25 announcement.

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This years’ budget was aimed to meet fiscal targets to bolster the case for a new IMF bailout deal.

Recent statements from rating agencies Fitch and Moody’s also pushed market rally.