The Pakistan stock market hit a record high on Friday, with the main index crossing the 55,000 mark for the first time.
The KSE-100 index gained 1,102.69 points, or 2.01%, to close at 55,364.11 points. This was the highest level ever reached by the index.
The market was boosted by positive news on the economy, including a recent announcement from the International Monetary Fund that it would be approving a new loan for Pakistan.
Analysts said that the market was also being supported by strong corporate earnings and investor optimism about the future of the Pakistani economy.
