PSX’s CEO appreciates staff and brokers over smooth market operation
1 min readIndex increased by 219.35 points and the volumes traded during the day were 701,667,700 including Ready and Futures market
KARACHI: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), Farrukh Khan, Thursday appreciated the staff of PSX, it’s associated companies and TREC holders who continued their smooth market operation during heavy rain spell in Karachi.
“As the metropolis underwent its fifth spell of heavy downpour and witnessed lashing rains today, the Pakistan Stock Exchange, it’s associated companies and TREC holders faced the elements bravely and kept the market operating,” he said.
The market closed with the KSE 100 Index crossing 41,000 on high volumes. The index increased by 219.35 points and the volumes traded during the day were 701,667,700 including Ready and Futures market.
Mr Khan further said, “I take this opportunity to commend Karachiites for their resilience in such testing times. I also thank and appreciate the PSX team who ensured timely market opening and smooth operations to facilitate PSX investors & market participants, under very challenging circumstances. As one of the pillars of the economy, PSX is committed to stand strong.”
He also prayed for the safety and protection of the people of Karachi during this monsoon and a speedy recovery from the damages inflicted by the wrath of nature.