The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended its record-breaking rally on Wednesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index surging 1,317.85 points, or 0.87%, to 152,293.33 during intra-day trading.

The index touched an intra-day high of 152,383.82 and a low of 151,320.49 during the ongoing session.

Market participation remained strong, with trading volume recorded at 139.4 million shares. The total value of transactions stood at Rs14.33 billion.

The latest surge follows Tuesday’s close of 150,975.48.

Earlier on Tuesday, the KSE-100 index surged 1,004 points, or 0.67%, to 150,975, driven by improved macroeconomic indicators and stock buying in attractive sectors.

Reporting the latest trade numbers, the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) announced a trade deficit of $2.88 billion in August, a

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