Summary Pakistan stocks surged after Trump’s peace talks remarks, with KSE-100 gaining sharply amid strong trading, while Asian markets also rose on improved geopolitical sentiment.
KARACHI (Dunya News) – Pakistan’s stock market rallied sharply on Wednesday after Donald Trump signalled a second round of peace talks, lifting investor sentiment and triggering widespread buying across key sectors.
At the start of the third trading session of the week, the benchmark KSE-100 index soared by more than 5,000 points, briefly touching 170,640 points as optimism over easing geopolitical tensions spread through the market.
However, some profit-taking later in the day trimmed gains. By the close of trading, the index settled at 168,519 points, still up by 2,885 points, reflecting strong overall momentum.
Market activity remained robust, with more than 600 million shares traded, amounting to a total value exceeding Rs48.47 billion. Analysts attributed the surge to renewed confidence among investors, who reacted positively to the prospects of diplomatic progress and regional stability.
The previous trading session had also ended on a high note, with the index gaining 5,043 points to close at 165,634, indicating sustained bullish sentiment in recent days.
Meanwhile, global markets echoed similar optimism following the announcement of a second round of talks between Iran and the United States. Asian indices posted notable gains, with Thailand’s SET index rising by over 1%, Japan’s Nikkei increasing by around 1%, and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index advancing by 0.76%.
China’s Shanghai Composite index also recorded a modest gain of 0.37%, reflecting a broader regional uptick driven by hopes of reduced geopolitical tensions and improved economic outlook.
Experts believe that continued progress in diplomatic negotiations could further stabilise markets and attract foreign investment into emerging economies like Pakistan.
