KARACHI: Pakistan’s stock market experienced a notable upswing, with the KSE100 index climbing by 1.26% to reach 115,272.08 points. This marked a significant increase of 1,435.34 points, indicating a positive trend in the market's performance.

According to a statement by JS Global, the KSE30 index also saw an increase, rising by 1.54% to settle at 36,311.37 points. The market capitalization of the Pakistan Stock Exchange rose to Rs 14,244.41 billion, translating to approximately $51.18 billion, reflecting a 1.11% day-on-day increase.

Leading the gains, PGLC, SEARL, and PSEL saw price increases of 6.25%, 6.09%, and 4.86% respectively. Conversely, JDWS, MEHT, and HGFA were among the top losers, with JDWS dropping by 3.91%.

The total trading volume reached 549.58 million shares, valued at Rs 35.93 billion ($129.11 million). HUBC and HASCOL were among the volume leaders, contributing significantly to the day’s trade.

In the regional context, the Philippines saw a 1.4% rise in its index, while India’s BSESN decreased by 0.5%. Other regional markets showed mixed performance, with varying percentage changes.

JS Global’s report highlighted a year-to-date increase of 43.63% in the KSE30 and 46.95% in the KSE100 for the fiscal year 2025, indicating a robust performance over the longer term.