Pakistan, Aug. 1 -- The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) surged past the 141,000 barrier on Friday after Pakistan signed a major trade deal with the United States. The deal includes a new, lower tariff on Pakistani exports, which lifted investor confidence. After a shaky start, the KSE-100 index regained momentum and closed at 141,034.98 points. This marks a strong rebound after recent market volatility.

Earlier in the day, the index dipped by 433 points due to selling pressure. However, it recovered by midday, rising 483 points to reach 139,873. The upward trend continued throughout the session. In total, the index rose by 1,644.56 points, or 1.18 per cent, by closing. Investors responded positively to the trade developments and renewed op...