Karachi: The KSE100 index experienced a significant boost on the stock market, closing at 180,392.98 points, marking a 1.89% increase with a rise of 3,353.15 points. The KSE30 index also saw an upward movement, closing at 53,921.42 with a gain of 1,030.99 points, an increase of 1.95%.

According to JS Global, the top gainers in the KSE100 index included Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC), Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGP), and Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited (PSX), with increases of 10.01%, 10.00%, and 10.00% respectively. The market capitalization of the Pakistan Stock Exchange reached Rs 20,052.91 billion, equivalent to US$ 72.06 billion, reflecting a day-on-day increase of 1.62%.

The trading session saw a total volume of 1,224.40 million shares with a value of Rs 70.22 billion (US$ 252.31 million). The index's year-to-date performance for the fiscal year 2026 reached 43.59%, highlighting a strong market sentiment. Volume leaders included SSGC, K-Electric Limited (KEL), and Pakistan International Bulk Terminal Limited (PIBTL).

On the international front, regional markets had varied performances. Korea's KOSPI index rose by 2.1%, whereas Indonesia's JKSE saw no change. Meanwhile, India's BSESN increased by 0.7% and Taiwan's TWII by 0.9%.