The benchmark index gained 1,226.39 points, a rise of 0.81 percent, closing at 152,201.88 points against the previous day’s 150,975.48. Market watchers see this consistent surge as a sign of growing investor confidence.
Trading activity remained massive with 1,043,232,122 shares exchanged during the session, slightly lower than the previous day’s 1,081,077,703. However, the value of shares traded jumped to Rs51,308 billion from Rs44,424 billion, showing strong liquidity flows.
Out of 477 companies that traded, 242 advanced, 204 declined and 31 remained unchanged. Among the most active stocks, Pace (Pak) Limited topped the chart with 89,287,134 shares at Rs6.95 each, followed by Fauji Foods Limited with 73,360,809 shares at Rs18.15 and Bank of Punjab with 51,572,354 shares at Rs17.37.
Hoechst Pakistan Limited recorded the biggest price gain, soaring by Rs210.03 to close at Rs3,999.38. PIA Holding Company LimitedB came next, rising by Rs158.30 to close at Rs26,815.80.
On the losing side, Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited posted the heaviest decline of Rs281.29, settling at Rs32,703.51, while Rafhan Maize Products Company Limited fell by Rs68.89 to Rs9,605.11.
In the futures market, 318 companies took part, with 189 recording gains, 125 facing losses, and 4 unchanged — keeping the bullish undertone alive.
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The latest surge reflects growing optimism in the PSX as both local and foreign investors appear to be fueling the rally. With Rs51,308 billion worth of shares traded, liquidity is pouring into the market at remarkable levels.
Top gainers like Hoechst Pakistan Limited and PIA Holding Company LimitedB highlight sector-specific interest, whereas steep losses in consumer giants Unilever and Rafhan Maize suggest investors are booking profits in high-value stocks.
The large participation across hundreds of companies underscores widespread investor confidence, but analysts warn that such rallies can trigger short-term corrections. The key question remains: can the index sustain above the 152,000 mark, or will volatility pull it back in the sessions ahead?
