Islamabad: The KSE 100 index saw a modest increase of 257.79 points, closing at 149,493.06, reflecting a 0.17% rise. This marginal gain occurred against a backdrop of significant price fluctuations, with some stocks experiencing substantial gains while others tumbled.

PIBTL led the gainers with a surge of 6.27%, reaching a price of 11.53. AKBL and YOUW also performed well, posting gains of 4.99% and 4.42% respectively. Conversely, SEARL suffered the most significant loss, plummeting 9.78% to close at 110.51. SCBPL and BIPL also experienced notable declines, falling 4.08% and 3.44% respectively.

Market activity was brisk, with a total trading volume of 802.01 million shares, generating a turnover of Rs. 40.45 billion (US$ 143.49 million). UNITY dominated trading activity in terms of value, with Rs. 1.88 billion worth of shares exchanged. SEARL led in terms of rupee value traded, reaching Rs 4.28 billion.

The PSX Market Capitalization reached Rs. 17,735.74 billion (US$ 62.92 billion). Year-to-date performance for the KSE 100 remains positive, showing growth of 29.85% in CY25 and 19.00% in FY26. The index remains well above its 52-week low but below its 52-week high.

Regional markets displayed mixed performance, with gains in China and Korea, while India, Indonesia, and Taiwan experienced declines. Malaysia and the Philippines saw minimal changes. The data indicates a dynamic and volatile market environment.