The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened the week on a positive note on Monday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index rising 1,274.79 points, or 0.88%, current index at 146,657.58 during intra-day trading.

The index touched an intra-day high of 146,762.78 and a low of 145,258.49, compared with the previous close of 145,382.79.

Market volume was recorded at 244,438,330 shares, with a total value of Rs 25.23 billion. The market remains open.

Earlier, PSX wrapped up the week on a bullish note, with the benchmark KSE-100 index breaching the 145,000 mark amid strong institutional buying, handsome corporate earnings and improved macroeconomic sentiment.

Gains were further bolstered by record remittances for July, a sharp jump in textile exports and optimism about government reforms, including a m

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