Pakistan, April 21 -- Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended its rally on Tuesday, gaining over 2,400 points. The surge came as investor confidence improved on hopes of renewed US-Iran talks. The gains reflect stronger sentiment across key sectors and broader market optimism.

The benchmark KSE-100 index traded firmly in positive territory during the session. It reached an intraday high of 175,298.11 before easing slightly. Meanwhile, the index recorded a low of 173,405.57 during trading.

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Buying interest remained strong across major sectors including banks, cement, automobiles, and energy stocks. Oil and gas-related shares also contributed to the upward momentum. Additional...