KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) reported notable gains, with the KSE100 index rising to a new high of 168,062.19 points, marking an increase of 1,384.49 points or 0.83%. This surge reflects a strong year-to-date growth of 45.98% in the calendar year 2025.

The KSE30 index also showed positive movement, closing at 51,209.68 points, up by 354.51 points, which constitutes a 0.70% increase. The overall market capitalization of the PSX rose to Rs 19,032.15 billion, marking a day-on-day increase of 0.88%.

Among the top gainers, Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTC) saw its share price rise by 7.91% to Rs 42.71. The Resource Group (TRG) and Packages Limited (PABC) also made significant gains, with increases of 6.39% and 5.75% respectively.

However, not all companies shared in the day's success. National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) experienced a decline, with its share price dropping by 1.64% to Rs 211.64. Other losers included Nishat Power Limited (NPL) and Atlas Honda Limited (ATLH), which saw declines of 1.14% and 1.06% respectively.

The trading volume on the PSX was robust, with 735.52 million shares traded, valued at Rs 46.19 billion. The market's increased activity indicates a growing investor interest and confidence in the market's potential.

Regionally, markets showed mixed results. China's SSEA index rose by 0.7%, while Korea's KOSPI and Taiwan's TWII saw declines of 0.2% and 1.0%, respectively. Meanwhile, Malaysia's KLSE index gained 1.3%, contrasting with a 0.5% decline in the Philippines' PSI.

As the PSX continues to climb, market analysts suggest that investor sentiment remains optimistic, driven by favorable economic indicators and policy measures. The market's performance is expected to be closely monitored by both domestic and international investors in the coming weeks.