The sharp surge in PSX came as investor confidence returned strongly to the market. A total of 952.860 million shares changed hands, higher than 848.303 million shares traded a day earlier. Similarly, the total traded value climbed to Rs42.268 billion, up from Rs37.611 billion.

Market capitalization also jumped, reaching Rs18,561.637 trillion compared to Rs18,086.220 trillion in the previous session — reflecting renewed investor optimism and strong buying momentum.

Out of 486 active companies, 372 recorded gains while only 77 declined and 37 remained unchanged. This broad-based rally was driven by robust activity across energy, telecom, and banking sectors.

Among the top performers, WorldCall Telecom led the volume chart with 98.940 million shares at Rs1.81 per share, followed by K-Electric Ltd. with 85.822 million shares at Rs5.37, and Bank of Punjab with 78.458 million shares at Rs34.77.

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PIA Holding Company LimitedB stood out as the day’s top gainer, jumping by Rs822.90 to close at Rs24,789.57, while Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited also rose sharply by Rs316.30 to end at Rs28,950.05.

On the losing side, Shahmurad Sugar Mills Limited dropped by Rs18.27 to close at Rs426.77, and Faisal Spinning Mills Limited declined by Rs13.10 to finish at Rs297.85.

The futures market also saw strong participation, with 901.290 million shares traded compared to 561.036 million a day earlier. SAZEW-OCTC gained Rs49.61 to settle at Rs1,839.61, while CHCC-OCTB lost Rs3.00 to close at Rs331.00.

The PSX’s powerful rally highlights investor confidence returning after a period of uncertainty. The broad gains across major sectors indicate strong buying momentum, possibly driven by positive economic signals and policy expectations. Experts believe the upward trend could continue if market stability and investor sentiment remain strong in the coming sessions.