With a notable rise of 1.68 percent, the index closed at 138,665.50 points, significantly up from the previous day’s close of 136,379.97, according to data shared at PSX website.
Trading activity also spiked. A total of 780,007,655 shares were traded, up from 705,955,999 shares on the last trading day. The overall value of traded shares skyrocketed to Rs39,975,000,000 compared to Rs32,185,000,000 a day earlier, signaling strong investor momentum.
Out of 486 companies that participated in the trading session, 306 registered gains, 154 faced losses, and 26 companies remained unchanged — a clear reflection of bullish sentiment dominating the market.
Among the top performers, Pak International Bulk led with 82,666,164 shares traded at Rs10.09 per share, followed by First Dawood Prop with 42,478,624 shares at Rs7.00, and Ghani Chemworld with 26,020,919 shares at Rs13.21.
PIA Holding Company LimitedB saw the day’s largest gain, with its share price jumping by Rs3,480.96 to close at Rs38,290.52. Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited followed, with an impressive Rs281.14 increase, closing at Rs24,199.14.
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On the losing side, Pakistan Engineering Company Limited suffered the highest drop of Rs35.79 per share, closing at Rs740.00. Bhanero Textile Mills Limited followed with a Rs16.48 decline, ending the day at Rs953.39.
The sharp upward movement in the KSE-100 Index reflects renewed investor confidence, possibly driven by political clarity, economic reform signals, or favorable external factors. The jump in share volume and value indicates active participation across sectors. With key players like PIA Holding and Unilever Foods witnessing significant gains, the PSX appears to be entering a high-momentum phase — but investors should watch for sustainability and corrections in the coming sessions.
