Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange experienced a significant uptick on the latest trading day, with the KSE100 index climbing by 1,496.05 points to reach 163,188.53, marking a 0.93% increase. This growth was driven by substantial gains in several key stocks, including POML, NBP, and FFC.

The KSE30 index also saw a rise, increasing by 655.86 points to end at 49,735.93, reflecting a 1.34% gain. The upward momentum in the market was primarily attributed to the robust performance of major gainers such as POML, which soared by 9.47% to 188.27, NBP, which rose by 3.48% to 216.22, and FFC, which increased by 3.20% to 589.43.

Conversely, some stocks faced declines, with PSEL dropping by 5.89% to 1,281.52 and NRL decreasing by 4.47% to 394.86. The total market capitalization of PSX rose by 0.52% to Rs 18,512.90 billion, approximately US$ 65.99 billion.

Trading volume remained robust with a total of 636.41 million shares exchanged, amounting to a total value of Rs 30.92 billion, or US$ 110.21 million. The market's year-to-date performance for the calendar year 2025 shows a notable increase of 41.75% for the KSE100 index.

In the regional context, markets exhibited varied performances. While India’s BSESN rose by 1.2% and Korea’s KOSPI surged by 2.7%, other markets like China’s SSEA experienced a slight dip of 0.2%.

The latest figures reflect a positive sentiment in the Pakistan stock market, bolstered by the gains in major stocks and strong trading volumes, contributing to the overall market growth. As the year progresses, investors and market analysts will be closely monitoring trends and performances in key sectors.