KARACHI:

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) maintained its bullish momentum during the outgoing week as the benchmark KSE-100 index surged 4,220 points (+2.67% week-on-week – WoW) to close at a historic high of 162,257.

Investor sentiment remained upbeat, fueled by the landmark Rs1.225 trillion circular debt resolution deal, improving external account indicators, and renewed optimism following the prime minister’s meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House. Sector-specific gains were led by banks, cement, fertiliser, and power, while expectations of upcoming debt-related disbursements and progress on the IMF’s second review further supported market confidence.

On a day-on-day basis, the PSX kicked off the rollover week on a slightly weaker footing, where the KSE-100 shed 4

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