KARACHI – Investor confidence returned to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday after news of renewed peace efforts between Pakistan and Afghanistan. The benchmark KSE-100 Index jumped 4,898.86 points, or 3.13%, to close at 161,631.73. Market participants welcomed the news as a sign of easing regional tensions.
Buying activity was strong across major sectors, including automobile assemblers, cement, commercial banks, oil and gas exploration, power generation, and refineries. Heavyweights such as HUBCO, MARI, OGDC, PPL, POL, PSO, SSGC, and SNGPL traded in the green, driving the index upward. Analysts noted that broad-based buying lifted market sentiment after recent losses.
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JS Global reported that investors reacted positively to the ceasefire extension agreed between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Istanbul. The renewed dialogue has restored confidence, encouraging investors to return to key stocks. The move reflects hopes for stability in the region and improved trade and economic conditions.
Turkey’s foreign ministry confirmed that both countries agreed to continue the ceasefire and resume peace talks on November 6, 2025. Turkey and Qatar are jointly mediating, and both sides will finalize the ceasefire implementation details at the upcoming meeting. Officials emphasized that the agreement marks a step toward lasting peace.
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The rally follows a challenging week for the PSX. On Thursday, the KSE-100 Index fell 1,732.19 points, or 1.09%, to 156,732.87 amid heavy selling pressure. Friday’s recovery highlights the strong link between regional stability and investor confidence in Pakistan’s financial markets.