The Pakistan Stock Exchange continued its upward trend as the KSE-100 Index crossed the 59,000 barrier for the first time in its history during intraday trading.

According to the PSX website, the benchmark index reached 59,397.44 points, up by 497.60 points or 0.84% at 10:24am as compared to yesterday's close of 58,899.84 points.

The positive trend in Stock Exchange for the last few weeks reflects the effects of the policies and measures put in by the Caretaker Government to improve the economic situation in the country.