This surge marks a strong 2.05 percent rise from the previous close of 125,627.31 points, leaving investors and analysts stunned by the market’s unexpected strength.

A total of 1,032,756,027 shares changed hands during the session, slightly lower than the previous day’s 1,144,553,310 shares. However, the total value of shares rose sharply to Rs44,008 billion from Rs35,238 billion, signaling growing investor confidence.

Out of 479 companies that participated, 233 saw gains, 206 recorded losses, and 40 remained unchanged.

Among the top traded shares, Kohinoor Spinning led with 84,987,503 shares at Rs6.39 per share, followed by Bank of Punjab with 73,831,173 shares at Rs10.92, and Sui South Gas with 69,166,818 shares at Rs44.73.

PIA Holding Company LimitedB amazed investors with the highest jump of Rs1,616.70 per share, finishing at Rs17,783.73. Khyber Textile Mills Limited followed with an increase of Rs118.44 to close at Rs1,374.41.

On the losing side, Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited faced the biggest dip of Rs223.33 per share, ending at Rs23,390.00. Supernet Technologies Limited trailed with a decline of Rs71.02 to Rs844.28.

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The PSX’s remarkable rally highlights a sudden wave of optimism among investors, possibly driven by strong corporate earnings, economic policy shifts, or speculation about future reforms. The massive rise in share value suggests that investors are pouring capital into sectors they see as stable or promising. While the market’s upward momentum looks impressive, experts warn that such sharp increases can also signal volatility ahead. The big question now: can this bullish momentum sustain, or is the market heading for a surprise correction?