Islamabad: The KSE 100 index experienced modest growth of 0.05%, reaching 158,037.37, while the KSE 30 saw a slightly higher increase of 0.11%, closing at 48,251.36. However, individual stock performance varied significantly.

Bank of Punjab (BOP) led the gainers with a substantial 9.97% surge, closing at 26.26. Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTC) also demonstrated strong gains, rising by 6.81% to finish at 25.89. Conversely, YOUW experienced the most significant decline, falling 5.54% to 6.31. Cnergyico PK Limited (CNERGY) dropped 3.45% to close at 8.12.

Trading activity was robust, with total volume reaching 2,047.81 million shares, representing a value of Rs. 69.27 billion (US$ 246.12 million). CNERGY dominated trading volume with 170.30 million shares exchanged. BOP saw considerable trading value, reaching Rs. 4.35 billion.

Market capitalization on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) reached Rs. 18,570.04 billion (US$ 65.98 billion). The 52-week high for both the KSE 100 and KSE 30 indices matched their closing figures. The year-to-date performance for the KSE 100 and KSE 30 reflected considerable growth, at 37.27% and 33.36% respectively in CY25, and 25.80% and 26.47% respectively in FY26.

Regional markets displayed mixed results, with some indices recording gains while others fell. South Korea's KOSPI exhibited the highest year-to-date performance at 43.6%, while Malaysia's KLSE experienced a negative return of -2.7%.