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PSX Advances Near 168,000 On Investor Buying
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Pakistan Stock Exchange rallied on Friday as investors bought dips, pushing the KSE-100 index near 168,000 intraday and closing at 167,085.85, up 802 points (0.48%). Market activity rose with trading volume up 13% to 687 million shares and market value up 33.24% to Rs41.6 billion, supported by a $3 billion Saudi deposit rollover and eased political uncertainty from a defence appointment.
Key Points
- 1Index gains 802 points to 167,085.85, nearing 168,000 intraday on Friday
- 2Saudi $3 billion deposit rollover and defence appointment ease political risk, lifting investor confidence
- 3Expect energy and power stocks to lead gains; local institutions' buying may sustain rally
Scoring Rationale
Reports credible market-moving events and actionable signals, but limited novelty and regional scope constrain wider impact.
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