Pakistan, Aug. 9 -- The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) showed strong momentum this week, gaining 3.08% to close at 145,383 points. The market hit an all-time high of 145,647 points on Thursday, fueled by positive corporate earnings and hopes for progress on circular debt resolution. Market activity rose with daily traded volumes up 16.3% from the previous week.

Expectations for upcoming corporate results kept investors optimistic. AKD Securities reported that further developments in circular debt and strong earnings announcements would continue to support the market's positive trend in the coming weeks. Despite a slight dip on Friday, overall sentiment remains upbeat.

On the macro front, Pakistan's trade deficit widened 44% year-on-year ...