Karachi: The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) experienced a mixed trading session, with the KSE100 index witnessing slight gains while the KSE30 index saw a minimal decline. According to data released by JS Global, the KSE100 index rose by 138.21 points, or 0.08%, closing at 166,283.55. Meanwhile, the KSE30 index fell by 14.33 points, marking a decrease of 0.03%, settling at 50,481.85.

The market capitalization of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) increased by 0.18%, reaching Rs 18,948.99 billion, or approximately $67.57 billion. The year-to-date change for the calendar year 2025 was reported at 30.72%. The PSX saw a total trading volume of 607.79 million shares, with a total value of transactions amounting to Rs 31.22 billion, equivalent to $111.34 million.

Among the gainers, Nishat Chunian Power Limited (NCPL) and Service Industries Limited (SRVI) both saw a 10% rise in their share prices, reaching Rs 31.45 and Rs 1,735.80, respectively. National Power Parks Management Company Limited (NPL) followed with a 9.23% increase to Rs 41.64.

Conversely, the market saw losses led by Pakistan Services Limited (PSEL), which dropped 6.70% to Rs 1,331.50. Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan Limited (SCBPL) and Pakistan General Insurance Company Limited (PKGP) also experienced declines, falling 3.47% and 3.40%, respectively.

In regional markets, the Shanghai Stock Exchange Composite Index (SSEA) in China declined by 0.1%, while the Bombay Stock Exchange Sensitive Index (BSESN) in India rose by 0.2%. Other Asian markets such as Indonesia and Korea saw varied movements, with the Jakarta Composite Index (JKSE) gaining 0.3% and the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) losing 0.2%.

The PSX futures market reported an open interest of 157.74 million shares, valued at Rs 10,316.72 million. The data reflects market conditions as of December 3, 2025, as provided by JS Global.