PSX at peak as traders win support
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) soared to a new all-time high on Tuesday, driven by investor confidence following a high-level meeting between business leaders and Army Chief Asim Munir, where assurances of institutional support for economic progress were given. The government's success in securing a majority in Senate elections, optimism surrounding the State Bank of Pakistan's (SBP) expected monetary easing and forecasts of robust corporate earnings further reinforced the market rally. The benchmark KSE-100 index surged to intra-day high of 1,684 points, before settling at 139,419.62, an increase of 1,202.03 points, or 0.87%. According to Ahsan Mehanti of Arif Habib Corp, stocks traded at a new all-time high after business leaders met with army chief and were assured of the military's support for economic progress. Additionally, the government won a majority in Senate seats, further bolstering the bullish sentiment.