PSX closes bullish for third consecutive day

KARACHI (Staff Report): The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended its winning streak for the third consecutive trading session, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining 1,269 points to close at 165,737 points.

The market maintained its positive momentum amid fluctuations during the trading session, as the benchmark index touched an intraday high of 166,100 points and a low of 164,356 points.

Trading activity remained substantial, with 402 million shares changing hands at a total value of Rs18.07 billion, reflecting continued participation by investors in the equity market.

Of the 569 companies traded, share prices of 282 companies advanced, while 170 recorded declines. The remaining companies either remained unchanged or did not see active trading.