Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange experienced a significant upswing on December 26, 2025, with both the KSE30 and KSE100 indices posting notable gains. The KSE30 index closed at 52,734.06, up from the previous close of 52,169.49, marking a change of 564.57 points or 1.08%. Meanwhile, the KSE100 index rose to 172,400.73 from 170,830.22, reflecting an increase of 1,570.51 points or 0.92%.

The trading session witnessed heightened activity, with the regular market turnover recorded at 797,999,251 shares, slightly down from the previous 811,558,234 shares. However, the traded value saw a significant increase, rising to 38,062,221,043 from 29,794,969,939. Market capitalization also experienced growth, reaching 19,464,773,234,832 from 19,360,541,327,719.

In the Debt Financing Certificate (DFC) market, turnover surged to 972,427,500 from 720,406,000, with the traded value climbing to 46,944,404,095 from 37,983,233,965. The Over-the-Counter (ODC) market displayed a notable increase in both turnover and traded value, standing at 1,085 and 20,140, respectively, compared to the previous figures of 426 and 8,750.

The market's performance indicates a robust trading session, with increased investor participation and positive sentiment driving the indices higher. The gains reflect a continuation of market momentum as the year draws to a close.