The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) started the new trading week on a positive note as investor confidence improved, driven by gains in Asian markets and easing global oil prices. The upbeat sentiment helped lift overall market activity and supported key sectors across the board.
The benchmark KSE-100 Index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange recorded an increase of 464.19 points, or 0.26%, reaching 179,386.94 points during intraday trading. Early sessions showed stronger momentum, with the index climbing more than 1,400 points before partial profit-taking reduced gains.
Market analysts noted that the Pakistan Stock Exchange mirrored a broader regional rally, as easing geopolitical concerns and softer crude oil prices encouraged buying interest. Improved investor sentiment played a key role in stabilizing trading activity at the start of the week.
Strong buying was observed in several major sectors including automobile assemblers, cement, chemicals, commercial banks, and oil and gas exploration companies. These sectors contributed significantly to the upward movement of the KSE-100 Index.
During the session, the index touched an intraday high of 180,507.82 points and a low of 179,047.16 points. The previous session had closed at 178,922.75 points, indicating continued volatility but an overall positive trend in the Pakistan Stock Exchange.
Trading volumes remained active, with 124.13 million shares changing hands and a traded value of Rs11.68 billion. Investors closely monitored market direction amid expectations of sustained momentum supported by global and regional factors.
Analysts say the outlook for the Pakistan Stock Exchange remains cautiously optimistic, with sentiment largely dependent on international oil prices, regional stability, and domestic economic indicators in the coming sessions.
