With a jump of 0.97 percent, the index closed at 131,949.07 points, compared to 130,686.66 points on the last trading day.

Despite the bullish momentum, overall trading volume dropped as 733,079,943 shares were exchanged during the day, lower than the previous day’s 899,849,566 shares. The value of traded shares also declined, settling at Rs34,924,000,000 compared to Rs43,252,000,000 last session.

A total of 473 companies participated in the trading frenzy. Among them, 255 witnessed gains, 177 faced losses, while the share prices of 41 companies stayed stable, keeping investors on edge.

Top trading stars included WorldCall Telecom, which dominated with 58,256,083 shares at Rs1.55 per share, Bank Makramah with 35,806,875 shares at Rs5.12 per share, and Treet Corporation with 29,716,643 shares at Rs23.93 per share.

PIA Holding Company LimitedB took the spotlight by achieving a massive rise of Rs2,151.83 per share, closing at Rs23,670.14. Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited followed closely, with a notable increase of Rs46.99, closing at Rs23,646.99.

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On the flip side, Bhanero Textile Mills Limited faced the biggest decline of Rs32.82 per share, ending at Rs887.69, while Supernet Technologies Limited saw a decrease of Rs23.40 per share, closing at Rs801.89.

The remarkable rally in PSX showcases renewed investor confidence, possibly driven by encouraging economic signals, policy announcements, or strong corporate earnings. However, the lower trading volume hints that some investors might still be cautious, waiting to see if the market can maintain this upward momentum. The sharp moves in certain big-name stocks suggest selective interest and highlight potential opportunities for risk-takers.