Pakistan stock market: KSE 100 jumps 2%, extends gains to 3rd day as India-Pak ceasefire lifts sentiments
Pakistan stock market: Extending its gains to the third consecutive session, the equity benchmark index of Pakistan – Karachi Stock Exchange 100 (KSE 100) –surged over 2% on Tuesday, May 13, edging closer to its all-time high level.
Pakistan's stock market rose to its highest since early April today, after surging 9.4% on Monday following the ceasefire announcement, according to Reuters.
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