Pakistan Stock Exchange Surges Past 162,000 Points; Rupee Gains Slightly Against Dollar

The **Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX)** witnessed a positive trend, with the **KSE-100 Index** crossing the **162,000-point** mark once again. On the second day of the trading week, the stock market showed significant gains, with the index rising by **over 400 points** to reach **162,171 points**.

Previously, the KSE-100 had closed at **161,687 points**, down by 248 points at the end of the last trading session.

Meanwhile, in the **interbank market**, the Pakistani rupee strengthened slightly against the US dollar, dropping by one paisa to **PKR 280.71** per dollar.