Pakistan, Dec. 29 -- The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) 100-index reached a historic high on Monday, marking a strong start to the trading week. The index surged 1,918 points to touch 174,319 at one stage, its highest level ever. Positive momentum continued throughout the session, reflecting investor confidence.

Market analysts said the rally was driven by strong performance in major blue-chip stocks. Banking, energy, and technology sectors led the gains, while trading volumes remained healthy. Investors were optimistic about upcoming economic announcements and corporate earnings.

At the time of reporting, the PSX 100-index was trading 1,511 points higher at 173,912, sustaining most of the day's gains. Brokers noted that foreign and loca...