Karachi: Pakistan’s stock market indices demonstrated notable gains, with the KSE30 and KSE100 indices closing higher, reflecting a positive trend in the country’s financial markets. The KSE100 index climbed by 1,529.17 points, or 1.36%, reaching 114,330.10, while the KSE30 index rose by 576.17 points, or 1.64%, to close at 35,612.49.

According to a statement by JS Global, several key stocks propelled the market upwards. The top gainers included TGL, which increased by 9.77%, KTML, with an 8.50% rise, and ABOT, which saw a gain of 5.55%. These movements contributed to the overall market capitalization of the Pakistan Stock Exchange, which now stands at 14,104.37 billion Pakistani rupees, equivalent to 50.43 billion US dollars.

Despite the positive daily performance, the year-to-date figures for the calendar year 2025 show a decline, with the KSE100 down by 0.69% and the KSE30 falling 1.58%. However, fiscal year-to-date performance remains strong, with increases of 45.75% for the KSE100 and 40.86% for the KSE30.

The trading session also highlighted active participation, with the total ready turnover reaching 455.53 million shares, valued at 25.89 billion rupees or approximately 92.57 million US dollars. Volume leaders included FCCL, GGGL, and PAEL, contributing significantly to the day’s trading volume.

In contrast, the regional market trend showed mixed results, with major indices such as China’s SSEA and India’s BSESN experiencing declines, whereas Korea’s KOSPI saw a positive change with a 10.2% year-to-date increase.

The stock market’s positive performance in Pakistan reflects investor confidence and marks a significant day for the country’s financial markets amid varying regional market trends.