The Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed an exceptional surge on the second business day of the week, as the KSE-100 index recorded a notable increase of over 4,300 points. With this significant jump, the index soared to 120,500 points, creating a positive sentiment across the market.
This remarkable improvement came in stark contrast to the steep decline seen just a day earlier. On Monday, the benchmark KSE-100 index had dropped by 3,855 points, closing at 116,167 points.
The previous day’s sharp fall was largely attributed to the escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly following the U.S. attack on Iran. The situation sparked uncertainty among investors, leading to panic-driven large-scale share sell-offs. In a single day, the index lost four major psychological thresholds — 120,000, 119,000, 118,000, and 117,000 points.
However, Tuesday’s market activity reflected a return of investor confidence. Not only did the index rise significantly, but trading volumes and the overall value of investments also showed marked improvement. According to economic analysts, this uptick is being seen as a sign of investor trust returning to the market.
