Pakistan stocks extend rally as KSE-100 gains 3.64% in weekly trade

During the week, the index touched an all-week high of 174,106 points.

KARACHI: The benchmark KSE-100 Index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange posted strong gains during the week, rising 3.64% amid sustained investor interest and robust trading activity.

The KSE-100 Index advanced by 6,118 points over the course of the trading week to close at 173,962 points.

During the week, the index touched an all-week high of 174,106 points, while its lowest level was recorded at 170,161 points.

Trading activity remained healthy, with more than 1.06 billion shares changing hands in transactions valued at Rs72 billion during the week.

The overall market capitalization also increased significantly, rising by Rs549 billion to reach Rs19.166 trillion by the end of the week.

The strong weekly performance reflects continued investor confidence and positive momentum in Pakistan’s equity market, with the benchmark index remaining near record-high levels.