Pakistan, April 18 -- The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) enjoyed a strong day on Thursday, with the KSE-100 index soaring nearly 900 points. This surge stemmed from positive economic data and rising trends in Asian markets. A record current account surplus of $1.195 billion in March 2025 boosted investor confidence and played a significant role in the day's performance.

Investor sentiment was further lifted by the upgrade of Pakistan's long-term currency rating to "B-" with a stable outlook. This indicated better creditworthiness and overall economic stability. Initially, trading started positively but dipped to an intra-day low of 115,818 before recovering to a high of 117,216, driven primarily by strong cement sector performance.

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