The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) saw its benchmark KSE-100 index gain over 2,000 points in intraday trade on Monday, attributed to easing geopolitical tensions.
Oil prices, including Brent crude and US West Texas Intermediate, fell significantly on Monday as US President Donald Trump announced a pause in military action against Iran to pursue a deal aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
The PML-N has reportedly won 14 out of 18 seats in the second phase of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections, according to unofficial results from the Election Commission.
US President Donald Trump stated on Sunday that new negotiations with Iran are scheduled to commence on Monday, following his decision to halt a planned strike on the country.
