The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed Tuesday’s trading session flat after sharp swings, as the benchmark KSE-100 Index ended at 147,005 points, up 75 points or 0.05 per cent.

The index touched an intraday high of 147,977 before slipping to a low of 146,895, reflecting profit-taking by investors

Positive momentum in Bank Alfalah (BAFL), Habib Bank Limited (HBL), and Systems Limited (SYS) collectively added 295 points to the index, partially offsetting declines in Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC), Mari Petroleum (MARI), Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDC), Pakistan State Oil (PSO), and Bank AL Habib (BAHL), which together dragged the index down by 527 points.

According to Topline Securities, investor participation remained strong, with 688 million shares traded, generating a turnover of Rs44 billion. YOUW led the volumes chart, with 46 million shares changing hands.

Meanwhile, during an informal discussion following his return from the United States, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb stated that Pakistan is poised to receive substantial investment news from the US across various sectors.

He characterised the trade talks with the US as a significant success. It emphasises that Pakistan is on the right track and that the outcome will be evident too.

On Monday, the bullish trends have already been established as the KSE-100 index soared by 1,547.05 points, or 1.06%, closing at 146,929.84.