Karachi: The KSE 100 Index recorded a modest gain of 276.15 points, closing at 169,703.59, reflecting a 0.16% increase on the day. Meanwhile, the KSE 30 Index also saw an upward movement, climbing 133.49 points to settle at 50,591.33, marking a 0.26% rise. The market capitalization of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a slight increase, reaching Rs 18,876.72 billion.

According to JS Global, TPL Properties Limited (TPLRF1) led the gainers with a 7.27% increase in its share price, closing at Rs 9.74. Other notable gainers included HGFA and PSX, which saw their share prices rise by 4.00% and 2.00%, respectively. In contrast, the losers' list was topped by PGLC, which witnessed a 4.24% decline, and ISL, which fell by 3.38%.

Market turnover was marked by a total volume of 771.93 million shares, with a value of Rs 27.05 billion, equivalent to approximately $97.18 million. Among the volume leaders, FNEL emerged on top with 118.36 million shares traded, followed by SPSL with 53.70 million shares.

Regional markets showed mixed trends, with Korea's KOSPI index experiencing a 0.4% increase, while the Philippines' PSI index declined by 0.5%. Other markets, including China and India, reported slight decreases of 0.2% each.

The PSX's year-to-date figures reflect a more complex picture, with the KSE 100 Index down by 2.50% and the KSE 30 Index down by 5.09% for the calendar year 2026. However, on a fiscal year-to-date basis, both indices have shown significant growth, with KSE 100 up by 35.08% and KSE 30 up by 32.60%.