According to PSE data, the benchmark index ended at 184,174.49 points, compared to 182,338.12 points in the previous session. The market showed clear bullish momentum throughout the day.
Trading activity in the ready market slowed slightly. Total volume stood at 805.139 million shares with a traded value of Rs50.834 billion. In the previous session, volume was 933.100 million shares worth Rs66.413 billion.
Market capitalization increased to Rs20.827 trillion from Rs20.618 trillion a day earlier, reflecting improved investor confidence.
Out of 484 active companies, 258 shares advanced, 175 declined, while 51 remained unchanged. This showed a broad-based positive trend across sectors.
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K-Electric Limited led the volume chart with 81.416 million shares. It was followed by Hascol Petroleum with 66.472 million shares and WorldCall Telecom with 53.708 million shares.
Among top gainers, Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited rose by Rs373.17 to close at Rs27,719. Rafhan Maize Products Company Limited gained Rs99.55 to settle at Rs10,075.
On the losing side, Khyber Textile Mills Limited fell by Rs42.32 to close at Rs1,595.18. Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited declined by Rs29.33 to end at Rs985.37.
In the futures market, turnover increased to 762.973 million shares valued at Rs44.142 billion. In the previous session, 488.956 million shares worth Rs30.234 billion were traded.
Out of 317 futures-market companies, 191 recorded gains, 125 declined, and one remained unchanged, showing stronger interest in future contracts.
The strong index gain shows renewed confidence. Buying interest returned across major sectors. Lower volume suggests cautious optimism. Market direction depends on upcoming economic signals.
