The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 Index rebounded strongly, closing at 162,969.67 after rising 4,526.25 points, or 2.86%, from Monday’s 158,443.42.
The index hit an intraday high of 162,969.67 and a low of 160,821.72 (+1.5% from open), recovering from a 2.85% drop the previous day.
Investors reacted positively to improving Pakistan-US relations, easing border tensions with Afghanistan, and hopes for progress in the IMF-World Bank review. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb’s Washington meetings with US officials Robert Kaproth and Jonathan Greenstein signalled renewed engagement. He invited US investments in oil, gas, minerals, agriculture, and IT, praising a new tariff framework.
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Aurangzeb also discussed private-sector growth with IFC’s Riccardo Puliti under the 10-year Country Partnership Framework, expediting Reko Diq’s financing. He will meet IMF’s Kristalina Georgieva and WB’s Ajay Banga, addressing G24 and MENAP forums on FB digital transformation.
The surge followed Monday’s sell-off to 157,678 intraday low, amid IMF delays and trade deficits. Renewed optimism over the tranche release next month fueled buying. Trading volumes and values rose, with banking, energy, and tech sectors leading gains.
The rebound reflects investor confidence in economic diplomacy and reforms. Sustained US ties and IMF progress could stabilise markets amid challenges.
