Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a positive trading session with both the KSE30 and KSE100 indices recording modest gains. The KSE30 index closed at 35,562.69, rising by 234.30 points, marking a 0.66% increase. Meanwhile, the KSE100 index climbed 449.53 points to settle at 115,469.35, reflecting a 0.39% gain.

Habib Bank Limited (HBL) emerged as the top performer among the gainers, with its stock price increasing by 6.92% to 147.79. National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) also showed strong performance, with its share price rising by 5.45% to 87.84. Sazgar Engineering Works Limited (SAZEW) followed suit, posting a 4.28% increase in its stock price.

Despite the overall market uptrend, some stocks experienced declines. GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan Limited (GLAXO) saw the most significant drop, with its stock price falling by 7.85% to 409.57. JDW Sugar Mills Limited (JDWS) and Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan) Limited (SCBPL) also recorded losses, with their prices decreasing by 6.07% and 3.61%, respectively.

The PSX market capitalization stood at Rs 14,096.39 billion, slightly down by 0.03%. In terms of trading volume, the total turnover reached 471.07 million shares, with a total value of Rs 27.31 billion.

Regional markets presented a mixed picture, with China's Shanghai Stock Exchange Composite Index (SSEA) slightly down by 0.1%, while Korea's KOSPI and Taiwan's TWII indices rose by 1.0% and 2.0%, respectively.

The PSX continues to navigate a challenging economic environment, with year-to-date changes showing a slight decline in market capitalization. However, the current session's gains signal investor optimism and potential market recovery.