November 11, 2019 (MLN): The KSE-100 index has gained 530 points in the intraday session, and is currently trading at 36,508-level [11:32 a.m.].

The positive sentiments prevail in the market as Pakistan and IMF reached a staff-level agreement on the first review under the Extended Fund Facility on Friday, according to which Islamabad will receive another instalment of US$450mn.

Moreover, the govt. announced to supply electricity athe flat rate of PKR11.97/unit for winter applicable from the current month till Feb’20 to encourage industrial production and commercial activities.

Commercial Banks, Cement and E&P Companies have emerged as the top performers, as they have gained 103, 58 and 36 points respectively so far.

Company-wise, the scrips of HUBC, UBL, LUCK, HBL, PSO and ENGRO have captured the maximum gains as of now.

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