Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) reported notable gains on October 28, 2026, as the KSE100 index rose by 0.77%, closing at 165,736.77 points. The KSE30 index also saw an increase, climbing by 0.82% to 48,838.38 points. This performance comes amid a backdrop of a year-to-date decline for both indices.

According to JS Global, the KSE100 index experienced a day-over-day gain of 1,269.57 points. Among the top gainers were companies like Ghani Glass Limited (GHNI), which saw a 10.00% increase, and The General Tyre and Rubber Company of Pakistan Limited (TGL), which rose by 7.03%. Meanwhile, the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) increased by 6.58%.

Despite these gains, the year-to-date performance for the calendar year 2026 has been less optimistic, with the KSE100 index down by 4.78%. The fiscal year 2027 has shown a decline of 8.08% so far. The 52-week highs and lows for the KSE100 index highlight the volatility, with a high of 189,166.83 points and a low of 146,480.16 points.

In terms of market capitalization, the PSX saw a 0.63% increase in its market cap, reaching Rs 18,329.85 billion, equivalent to US$66.23 billion. The total trading volume for the day was 578.12 million shares, with a total value of Rs 26.20 billion or US$94.68 million.

Regionally, the PSX's performance contrasts with mixed results from other markets. For instance, China's SSEA index rose by 0.9%, while India's BSESN index declined by 0.5%. The Korean KOSPI index saw a significant increase of 6.6%, indicating varied trends across Asia.