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Karachi: Pakistan’s stock market witnessed a significant surge as the KSE100 Index reached a new all-time high, closing at 156,087.31 points, reflecting a robust increase of 1.17 percent from the previous day. This rally was driven by strong performances from several key stocks, marking a positive trend for investors.
The KSE30 Index also experienced an upward trajectory, closing at 47,639.20 points, showcasing a notable 1.22 percent rise. The market capitalization of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) increased to Rs 18,267.35 billion, a 0.74 percent change from the previous day, while the value in US dollars stood at $64.87 billion.
Among the top gainers, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGP) led the charge with a 9.62 percent increase in its stock price, closing at 133.18. Mughal Iron and Steel Industries Limited (MUGHAL) and International Industries Limited (INIL) followed suit, seeing their shares rise by 8.49 percent and 7.28 percent, respectively.
In contrast, the biggest loser of the day was EFU General Insurance Limited (EFUG), which saw its stock price fall by 3.38 percent. Other notable decliners included TRG Pakistan Limited (TRG) and Treet Corporation Limited (TGL), with decreases of 2.40 percent and 1.87 percent, respectively.
The overall trading volume for the day reached 1,126.27 million shares with a total trading value of Rs 62.30 billion, equivalent to $221.20 million. The Bank of Punjab (BOP) emerged as the volume leader, trading 71.44 million shares, followed by Dandot Cement Company Limited (DCL) with 63.92 million shares.
This positive trend in the Pakistani stock market aligns with broader regional market movements, with Korea’s KOSPI Index showing a 0.5 percent increase, while China’s SSEA Index rose by 0.4 percent. However, Indonesia’s JKSE Index saw a decline of 1.3 percent.
The PSX’s year-to-date figures continue to impress, with a 35.58 percent increase for the KSE100 Index in CY25 and a 24.25 percent rise in FY26, indicating a strong investment climate in the country.