The index closed at an all-time high of 150,591.00 compared to 149,770.75 in the previous session, according to data available at PSX website.
Despite the record high, trading volumes fell to 667,817,396 shares from 809,082,439 a day earlier. The total value of traded shares also dropped to Rs40,728,000,000 against Rs48,430,000,000.
Out of 487 companies that participated in the session, 240 recorded gains while 216 faced losses, with share prices of 31 companies remaining unchanged.
Among the volume leaders, Bank of Punjab topped the list with 52,299,000 shares traded at Rs14.92 per share. It was followed by WorldCall Telecom with 36,266,186 shares at Rs1.48 and Fauji Cement with 33,616,868 shares at Rs16.42.
Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited emerged as the top gainer, surging by Rs616.58 per share to close at Rs32,394.83. PIA Holding Company LimitedB also saw a hefty increase of Rs180.90, reaching Rs27,878.90.
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On the downside, Bhanero Textile Mills Limited recorded the sharpest fall, dropping Rs74.02 to Rs946.54, while The Thal Industries Corporation Limited shed Rs49.83 to close at Rs574.02.
In the futures market, 323 companies traded shares. Of these, 166 witnessed gains, 154 posted losses, and prices of 3 companies remained unchanged.
The surge shows investor optimism as Pakistan’s market builds momentum toward recovery. While volumes declined, record highs suggest confidence in heavyweight stocks and long-term growth. However, volatility in sectors like textiles indicates risks remain.
