The benchmark 100 Index was up 777 points, finishing at 90,970 points, as the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) maintained its striking upward trend for the sixth day in a row.

Strong market momentum and investor optimism were highlighted by the index’s 850-point spike earlier in the day, which briefly reached a record-breaking 91,050 points.

As trading activity hits previously unheard-of heights, the historic milestone represents increased investor optimism and represents a tremendous accomplishment for the PSX. Experts foresee continuous momentum if favorable conditions continue, attributing the ongoing advance to optimistic economic indicators and investor zeal.

The dates of the 2024 International Conference on Sustainable Agriculture are set for October 29 and 30 in Karachi.

Supported by the Green Pakistan Initiative, which has achieved great strides in the last year, the conference is organized by the Pakistan Media Development Foundation, Exhibitor TV, and Ripple Concept.

Focusing on enhancing agricultural productivity using contemporary technology, the conference supports the Special Investment Facilitation Council’s (SIFC) prioritizing of agriculture.

Experts will talk about sustainable techniques and organic farming, and there will be a plenary discussion on the Land Information and Management System.

In order to facilitate connections between professionals and stakeholders, the event will also feature exhibitions that promote contemporary methods and technologies.

Sindh and Balochistan’s agriculture departments will display their accomplishments in provincial pavilions. Participants will also include sponsors Saudi-Pak Investment Company, National Bank of Pakistan, and Bank of Punjab.

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank has received an invitation from Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb to offer program loan assistance for disaster preparedness and climate change impacts.

Speaking with Jin Liqun, the Bank President In Washington, the bank was also invited to invest in the N-5 Reconstruction Project by the Finance Minister.

He recognized the bank’s assistance to Pakistan, especially in addressing the repercussions of the disastrous floods that occurred in 2022.

When the Finance Minister visited China, he spoke with the People’s Bank of China administration.

He said that Pakistan wants to expand its sources of funding and look into the potential of issuing a Panda bond with an AIIB partial credit guarantee.

According to Muhammad Aurangzeb, the market would receive a powerful signal if the AIIB was brought on board as an anchor to support the process.

He praised the advancement of AIIB projects in Pakistan and underlined the need for more work to enhance the way ongoing projects are being disbursed.

He accepted his invitation for the president to come to Pakistan.