The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened the week on a strong note as bullish sentiment dominated trading throughout the session. Investor confidence was buoyed by expectations that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board would approve the long-awaited $1 billion disbursement for Pakistan later in the day, a development widely seen as pivotal for shaping the country’s near-term economic trajectory.

The benchmark index recorded a high of 168,755.19 and a low of 167,386.44, ultimately gaining 1,217.67 points, or 0.73%, to settle at 168,303.25. The market’s broad-based rally reflected optimism across key sectors, particularly cement, banking and fertiliser and energy.

The anticipated IMF approval has reduced uncertainty in the market, encouraging both institutional and individ

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