Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a notable uptick on Thursday, with significant gains recorded in both the KSE100 and KSE30 indices. The KSE100 index rose by 1,878.35 points, marking a 1.06 percent increase to close at 179,571.27, while the KSE30 index saw an increase of 525.53 points, or 0.99 percent, concluding at 53,548.42.

According to JS Global, the market capitalization of the PSX also saw an increase, with a day-on-day growth of 1.00 percent, reaching Rs 20,134.52 billion or US$ 72.37 billion. The day's trading session was characterized by a total volume of 851.30 million shares and a total trade value of Rs 40.38 billion (US$ 145.15 million).

Prominent gainers in the KSE100 included Interloop Limited (ILP), which rose by 7.29 percent to Rs 99.58, and Service Industries Limited (SRVI), which increased by 5.68 percent to Rs 2,357.15. In contrast, top losers included TPL Properties Limited (TPLRF1), which fell by 3.30 percent to Rs 9.37, and Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC), which dropped by 2.73 percent to Rs 32.04.

Regional market performance was mixed, with significant growth recorded in South Korea's KOSPI index, which rose by 3.3 percent, while Indonesia's JKSE experienced a notable decline of 3.6 percent. The PSX's positive performance contributes to a year-to-date growth of 42.94 percent for the KSE100 index in the fiscal year 2026.