The benchmark KSE-100 Index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) gained 896.25 points, a 0.49 percent rise, to close at 183,049.81 points compared to 182,153.55 points previously. During the session, the ready market recorded a trading volume of 734.671 million shares with a traded value of Rs35,393 billion, against 1,062.309 million shares worth Rs37,883 billion in the previous session. Market capitalization increased to Rs20,710 trillion from Rs20,634 trillion.

Out of 477 active companies, 208 advanced, 223 declined, while 46 remained unchanged. K-Electric Limited led the volume chart with 120.603 million shares, followed by Cnergyico PK with 81.776 million shares and F. Nat. Equities with 51.954 million shares.

Top gainers included Khyber Textile Mills Limited, which rose by Rs147 to close at Rs1,620.09, and Sitara Chemical Industries Limited, which gained Rs59.29 to settle at Rs939.27. On the losing side, PIA Holding Company LimitedB declined by Rs740.67 to close at Rs18,226, while Rafhan Maize Products Company Limited fell by Rs339.65 to Rs9,575.02.

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In the futures market, turnover stood at 149.370 million shares with a traded value of Rs8,556 billion, compared to 286.117 million shares worth Rs10,318 billion in the previous session. Out of 328 futures-market companies, 132 recorded gains, 195 declined, and one remained unchanged.

The KSE-100’s bullish trend shows investor confidence returning. High volumes in K-Electric and Cnergyico indicate strong trading activity. Top gainers and losers highlight sectors driving the market. Futures market activity reflects cautious optimism among traders.