The benchmark KSE-100 Index surged by 1,496.04 points, or 0.93 percent, closing at 163,188.53 compared to the previous level of 161,692.49. The change signaled fresh momentum after earlier mixed sessions.
Trading activity also picked up. The ready market saw 636.40 million shares traded with a value of Rs30.91billion, rising from 590.53 million shares worth Rs22.15billion a day earlier. Market capitalisation increased from Rs18.416trillion to Rs18.512trillion.
Among 474 active companies, 136 closed higher, 290 declined, and 48 remained unchanged, reflecting overall busy trading movement.
WorldCall Telecom led the ready-market turnover with 47.77 million shares. It was followed by Hum Network with 38.12 million shares and Dost Steels Ltd. with 34.68 million shares.
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The top gainers included Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited, which jumped by Rs539 to close at Rs29,590, and Sapphire Fibres Limited, rising by Rs31.97 to finish at Rs1,298.90.
On the losing side, PIA Holding Company Limited-B saw a sharp decline of Rs1,079.63, closing at Rs23,206.37, while Pakistan Services Limited dropped by Rs80.20 to Rs1,281.52.
Futures trading also accelerated, with turnover at 491.19 million shares valued at Rs31.01billion, compared to 387.49 million shares worth Rs17.55billion previously. Out of 318 futures companies, 135 advanced, 181 declined, and 2 stayed unchanged.
The most traded futures contracts were WTL-Dec with 22.04 million shares, BOP-Nov with 20.20 million shares, and WTL-Nov with 20.06 million shares.
The strong rebound shows renewed investor confidence, helped by higher turnovers in both ready and futures markets. Traders are reacting to improving sentiment, but the high number of declining stocks also signals caution. The market may continue to shift sharply as investors look for clearer economic cues.
