PSX Closing Bell: A Quiet Green Finish
The benchmark KSE-100 Index closed Wednesday’s trading session at 172,232.51, gaining 830.43 points or 0.48%, as broad-based buying lifted the market amid cautious optimism over developments in the Middle East. Oil prices remained mixed as investors assessed the potential impact of U.S.-Iran talks, with hopes for a diplomatic resolution to the ongoing conflict helping temper concerns over further disruptions in global crude supplies. The developments provided some support to risk sentiment.