Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a positive trading session with key indices closing higher. The KSE-100 and KSE-30 indices showed notable gains, closing at 118,575.89 and 36,301.66, respectively. This marked an increase of 1.09% for the KSE-100 and 1.29% for the KSE-30, with both indices showing significant jumps in daily points.

SEARL, PPL, and FCEPL emerged as the top performers on the day, each recording a 10% increase in their stock prices. SEARL closed at 82.57, PPL at 168.03, and FCEPL at 95.48. This positive movement reflects investor confidence in these companies' financial health and market position.

Conversely, some stocks faced declines, with KEL and EFUG leading the list of losers. KEL saw a decrease of 4.82%, closing at 4.34, while EFUG dropped 4.11% to end at 116.42. These declines were part of a broader pattern affecting a few stocks amid the day's overall positive trend.

The market capitalization of PSX saw a 1.35% increase, reaching Rs 14,205.14 billion. In dollar terms, the market cap stood at $50.43 billion. Despite the day's gains, the year-to-date figures for the calendar year 2025 show a decline of 2.01%.

Trading volume also surged, with a total of 684.29 million shares exchanged, valued at Rs 52.59 billion. The day's activity was well above the 52-week average daily traded volume, indicating heightened trading interest and liquidity.

Regional market performances varied, with Malaysia's KLSE showing a 2.3% rise, while India's BSESN fell by 1.6%. These movements highlight the mixed sentiment in Asian markets, driven by local economic factors and global economic uncertainties.

The PSX's performance today indicates a resilient market, with strong gains in key indices and several stocks. This positive trend aligns with a broader recovery seen in recent months, as reflected in the year-to-date fiscal year 2025 gains of 51.16% for the KSE-100 index.