The PSX witnessed a powerful rally, as the benchmark KSE-100 Index surged by 1,547.05 points or 1.06 percent, closing at a historic 146,929.84 points compared to 145,382.80 points in the previous session.

Market activity remained vibrant, with 611,205,197 shares traded during the day against 548,050,956 shares a day earlier. The total value of shares traded stood at Rs44,004,000,000 compared to Rs45,488,000,000 on the previous trading day.

Out of 479 companies that participated in trading, 242 recorded gains, 209 faced losses, while 28 remained unchanged.

Among the most active stocks, Lotte Chemical topped with 73,285,719 shares traded at Rs21.80 per share, followed by Siddiqsons Tin with 21,157,191 shares at Rs7.55, and Invest Bank with 19,982,714 shares at Rs8.68.

Mari Energies Limited emerged as the top gainer, with a rise of Rs47.52 per share, closing at Rs666.05. Thal Limited followed with an increase of Rs45.53 per share, settling at Rs500.78.

On the losing side, Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited saw a steep decline of Rs906.49 per share, ending at Rs32,100.01. PIA Holding Company LimitedB trailed with a Rs536.51 drop, closing at Rs28,843.15.

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In the futures market, 326 companies traded, with 221 gaining, 101 losing, and 4 remaining unchanged.

The record-breaking rally at PSX reflects strong investor confidence, likely fueled by optimism over economic indicators, potential foreign inflows, and sectoral growth expectations. However, the slight dip in overall traded value despite higher volume hints at selective profit-taking. If macroeconomic stability holds, the index may push further into uncharted territory, but volatility remains a risk in the coming sessions.