The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended its bullish run on Thursday, closing at a record 165,373.31 points after the KSE-100 index jumped more than 825 points during the session.
At the opening bell, the benchmark KSE-100 index surged by 1,055.80 points to 164,244.33 points, reflecting a 0.65 percent increase compared to the previous close of 163,188.53 points.
The day before, the index had already gained momentum, rising 1,496.04 points, or 0.93 percent, to close at 163,188.53 points from 161,692.49 points, signaling continued investor optimism.
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Trading activity was robust, with a total of 636.40 million shares exchanged in the ready market, valued at Rs30.91 billion, up from 590.53 million shares worth Rs22.15 billion in the prior session.
Out of 474 active companies, 136 closed higher, 290 declined, and 48 remained unchanged, indicating a mixed performance despite the overall upward trend in market capitalization to Rs18.512 trillion.
Investors remain hopeful as market gains continue, reflecting confidence in Pakistan’s economic stability and potential growth sectors, with analysts urging cautious optimism amid fluctuating trading patterns.