PSX rallies on Iran–US deal hopes, KSE-100 gains over 6,000 points

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange extended its bullish momentum during the week, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index rising sharply amid optimism over a potential US-Iran agreement.

According to weekly market data from the Pakistan Stock Exchange, the index surged by 6,118 points to close at 173,962 points.

The KSE-100 traded within a 3,944-point range during the week, reaching a high of 174,106 points and a low of 170,161 points.

Market activity remained strong, with approximately 1.06 billion shares changing hands in deals worth Rs72 billion over the week.

The overall market capitalization increased by Rs549 billion during the week, reaching Rs19.166 trillion.

Analysts linked the positive sentiment to growing investor optimism over a possible US-Iran deal, which is expected to improve regional geopolitical stability and support emerging market equities.

The strong weekly performance reflects sustained investor confidence and continued upward momentum in Pakistan’s equity market.