The benchmark KSE-100 Index recorded a solid gain of 931.34 points, or 0.50 percent, closing at 187,832.08 points compared to 186,900.74 points in the previous session, official PSX data showed.

Trading activity also improved. The ready market posted a volume of 1,195.264 million shares, while the total traded value stood at Rs44,102 billion. In the previous session, volume was 848.559 million shares with a higher value of Rs50,026 billion.

Market capitalization increased to Rs21,278 trillion from Rs21,149 trillion, reflecting growing investor interest. Out of 483 active companies, 246 stocks moved up, 188 declined, and 49 remained unchanged.

K-Electric Limited led the volume chart with 590.867 million shares traded. It was followed by Waves Home Appliances with 36.307 million shares and First National Equities with 32.938 million shares.

Among top gainers, Nestle Pakistan Limited jumped by Rs75.39 to close at Rs7,906.13, while Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited added Rs68.36 to settle at Rs27,208.17.

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On the losing side, Blessed Textiles Limited dropped by Rs67.48 to Rs607.29. Sazgar Engineering Works Limited also fell by Rs30.58 to close at Rs2,271.47.

In the futures market, turnover rose to 283.569 million shares with a traded value of Rs10,188 billion, compared to 179.774 million shares worth Rs12,641 billion previously. Out of 322 companies, 171 gained, 145 declined, and six stayed unchanged.

The market mood remains positive as buying interest continues in key stocks. Rising volumes show growing confidence among investors. However, mixed performances suggest selective trading rather than across-the-board optimism.