The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s benchmark KSE-100 index rose by 860 points on Monday amid a visit by a Saudi investment delegation.
According to the PSX website, the KSE-100 index gained 862.15 points, or 1.2 per cent, to close at 72,764.24 from the previous close of 71,902.09.
The index has surged 73.4pc over the past year and is up 12.9pc year-to-date.
A Saudi delegation arrived in Islamabad on Sunday for talks on trade and investment opportunities, particularly in the exploration and production sectors.