Islamabad: The KSE 100 index experienced a significant upswing, closing at a record high of 159,280.09, marking a 1,043.40 point increase and a 0.66% rise. This surge propelled the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) market capitalization to an unprecedented Rs 18,770.22 billion, equivalent to US$66.70 billion.

Bank of Punjab (BOP) led the gainers with a 7.19% increase, closing at Rs 26.68. HUBC and HBL also showed strong performance with gains of 6.34% and 3.71%, respectively. Significant trading activity was observed in KEL, CNERGY, and WTL. BOP also dominated the volume leaders with 101.94 million shares traded.

While the overall market trended upwards, some companies experienced declines. BNWM saw the largest drop, falling 2.72%, followed by SCBPL at 2.18%. LUCK also experienced a significant decline of 2.15%.

The market's positive momentum is reflected in the year-to-date performance, with the KSE 100 index registering a 38.35% increase in CY25 and 26.79% in FY26. The PSX market capitalization also showed substantial growth, reaching its 52-week high. Regional markets presented a mixed picture, with some indices showing gains while others experienced declines. Data provided by JS Global indicates strong market activity and investor confidence.