Trading activity remained strong. A total of 1,573,346,286 shares were traded during the session, with the share value reaching Rs78,660,000,000 against Rs70,190,000,000 on the previous day.
Out of 485 companies that participated in trading, 201 closed with gains, 254 faced losses, and 30 remained unchanged.
The top three active stocks were Cnergyico PK with 211,444,284 shares at Rs9.07 per share, Bank of Punjab with 131,821,305 shares at Rs33.50, and WorldCall Telecom with 103,923,227 shares at Rs1.76.
Among the biggest gainers, PIA Holding Company LimitedB surged by Rs823.67 per share to close at Rs25,849.70. Nestle Pakistan Limited also recorded a sharp rise of Rs199.85, ending at Rs8,601.59.
On the flip side, Rafhan Maize Products Company Limited saw the maximum decrease of Rs88.86 to close at Rs9,809.84. Hoechst Pakistan Limited also declined by Rs44.48, closing at Rs3,983.07.
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In the futures market, 312 companies were active. Out of these, 135 gained, 175 recorded losses, and 2 stayed unchanged.
Futures trading saw a volume of 326,557,000 shares with a value of Rs16,410,000,000. Cnergyico (CNERGY-OCT) led with 49,610,000 shares at Rs9.19 per share.
Saif Zoom Textile Mills (SAZEW-OCTB) posted the highest rise of Rs76.60, closing at Rs1,982.54, while Meezan Bank Limited (MEBL-OCTB) registered the largest fall of Rs25.47, settling at Rs465.63.
The PSX continues to show bullish momentum, signaling investor confidence despite global uncertainties. With over Rs78 billion traded, the market’s energy remains high. Major gains by PIA Holdings and Nestle hint at strong corporate confidence, while losses in Rafhan Maize and Hoechst reflect sectoral adjustments. Futures trading also shows active investor appetite, keeping momentum alive.
