PSX gains 657 points as political crisis ends

Karachi: On Friday, Pakistan Stock Exchange's (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 index registered a relief rally. It gained more than 700 points in intraday trading as days-long political uncertainty began showing hints of abatement. The market opened on a positive note, with the index rising to 44,2361.81, a rise of nearly 450 points, within the first thirty minutes of trading.