Pakistan, July 31 -- The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a strong rally on Thursday after the announcement of a major trade agreement between Pakistan and the United States. Investors responded positively, pushing the benchmark KSE-100 Index to an intraday high of 140,077.85, gaining 1,618.96 points or 1.17% from the previous close. The index also recorded a low of 139,369.06, which was still 956.81 points higher, reflecting overall bullish momentum in the market.

Market experts linked the positive trend to the diplomatic and economic breakthrough that has boosted investor confidence. Independent analyst AAH Soomro called the US trade deal a "diplomatic success," especially at a time when India is facing higher tariffs on expor...