The index gained over 1,100 points, reaching 135,426.97, reflecting an increase of 1,127.21 points or 0.84%.

Key sectors driving this momentum include automobile assemblers, cement, commercial banks, and oil and gas exploration companies. Notable stocks such as MARI, OGDC, PPL, and SNGPL performed well, trading in the green.

This bullish trend follows a successful previous week, where the KSE-100 Index closed at an all-time high of 134,299.77, marking a weekly gain of 2,351 points or 1.8%.

The market’s rally is attributed to improving macroeconomic conditions, sustained foreign investments, and robust institutional participation.