Pakistan, May 25 -- The Pakistan Stock Exchange rallied strongly on Monday as the benchmark KSE-100 Index gained more than 2,500 points during intraday trading. Investor confidence improved after reports suggested possible progress in US-Iran peace negotiations. The bullish momentum pushed the index above the 170,000-point level on strong institutional buying activity.

The KSE-100 Index climbed 2,579.06 points, or 1.54 percent, to reach 170,423.30 points by 1:24pm. During the session, the benchmark touched an intraday high of 171,519.26 points. The day's lowest level remained at 170,161.66 points, reflecting sustained market strength throughout trading hours.

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