Pakistan, June 30 -- Pakistan's stock market climbed sharply on Tuesday as broad-based buying pushed the benchmark KSE-100 Index more than 1,000 points higher. Strong gains across major sectors extended the market's positive momentum and reflected improving investor confidence. The rally benefited investors while reinforcing optimism in Pakistan's equity market.

By 1:24pm, the benchmark KSE-100 Index stood at 179,488.55, gaining 1,073.76 points, or 0.60 percent. During the trading session, the index touched an intraday high of 180,116.89 before easing slightly. It also recorded an intraday low of 179,020.10, indicating steady buying throughout the day.

Investor interest remained broad-based, with gains recorded across several heavyweigh...