Karachi: The Karachi Stock Exchange experienced a notable surge as both the KSE30 and KSE100 indices recorded substantial gains, reflecting positive investor sentiment. The KSE30 closed at 52,809.97, rising by 1,336.81 points, while the KSE100 ended at 173,939.01, marking an increase of 4,027.06 points. Both indices saw increases in their percentage changes, with KSE30 up by 2.60 percent and KSE100 by 2.37 percent.

According to Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited, the market turnover for regular trades reached 1,440,629,858 shares, up from 972,713,346 shares previously. The traded value also saw a significant rise, with current figures at 67,992,390,799 compared to the previous 43,933,076,625. The market capitalization increased to 19,250,052,439,179 from the earlier 18,801,553,424,075, indicating robust market performance. The daily financial contracts (DFC) showed a turnover of 272,496,500, with a traded value of 15,287,188,335, showcasing an increase from prior figures. However, open market data (ODL) showed a decrease in both turnover and traded value compared to previous figures.