Pakistan, June 23 -- Stocks witnessed a day of respite after bears lost ground on Monday, lifting Kse-100 index by 298.97 points.

During the early trade Index failed to break losing streak and added further losses as investors' sentiments continue to stifle over fears that extended lockdown may further dent economic activity, following continuous surge in covid-19 cases. However, stocks rebounded after value buying induced rally that parked index in the positive territory.

The fresh sentiments were witnessed in the later trading session of the day as Market responded to the approval of debt-relief program under Covid-19-linked Debt Service Suspension Initiative by G-20 countries. The debt relief program will allow Pakistan to save $2.4 ...