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Pakistan Stock Exchange

KSE-100 surges over 1,000 points on strong early trading

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KSE-100 surges

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange opened strongly on the third trading day of the week, as bullish momentum drove the benchmark KSE-100 Index sharply higher.

In early trading, the index jumped by 1,018 points, reclaiming the key psychological level of 151,000. At the time of reporting, the KSE-100 was trading at 151,034 points.

The surge follows the previous session’s close at 150,016 points, reflecting renewed investor confidence and active buying interest in the market.

Meanwhile, Asian markets showed mixed trends amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

Japan’s Nikkei 225 posted a nearly 3 percent gain, while Malaysia’s stock market advanced over 1.5 percent.

Conversely, Thailand’s market recorded a modest 1 percent rise, and China’s Shanghai Composite Index slipped slightly. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index also experienced minor losses during trading.

KSE-100 index falls 3,630 points in weekly trade amid bearish trend

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KSE-100 index

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed a negative trend during the past trading week, with the benchmark index posting a sharp decline.

During the week, the KSE-100 Index dropped by 3,630 points, closing at 153,866 points compared to 157,496 points at the end of the previous week.

The market lost four psychological levels over the course of the week, reflecting persistent selling pressure.

Out of the five trading sessions, the market remained bearish for four days, while only one day ended with gains.

During weekly trading, the index touched a high of 158,624 points, while the lowest level recorded during the week was 144,119 points.

Meanwhile, the market capitalization declined by Rs369 billion during the five-day trading period, bringing the total market capitalization down to Rs17,329 billion.

Trading activity remained significant, with around 2.25 billion shares changing hands in deals worth Rs132 billion during the week.

Pakistan Stock Exchange witnesses sharp decline in early trading

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Pakistan Stock Exchange

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened the first trading day of the week on a negative note, with the benchmark PSX-100 Index showing significant downward pressure throughout early trading.

At one point, the index dropped over 6,000 points, reaching 173,574 points, marking a decline of more than 3.19% during the session.

Weekly Performance Context

Last week also saw a negative trend at PSX, with the PSX-100 Index falling by 4,525 points to close at 179,603. During the week, the index fluctuated within a 7,413-point range.

A total of 4.31 billion shares were traded over the week, amounting to PKR 212 billion, while market capitalization decreased by PKR 523 billion to reach PKR 20,359 billion.

The early session decline highlights ongoing volatility in the market, reflecting investor caution amid economic and financial uncertainties.

Weekly Report: Pakistan Stock Exchange ends week on positive note

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Weekly Report

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a mixed trend throughout the trading week, ultimately closing with notable gains.

Despite fluctuations, the 100-Index recorded an overall increase of 408 points, rising from 166,677 to close at 167,085 points by the week’s end.

During the week, the index regained one psychological barrier, while trading remained positive on three sessions and negative on two sessions. The benchmark index touched a weekly high of 169,289 points, whereas the lowest level stood at 165,886 points.

Market capitalization expanded by Rs172 billion, reaching Rs19,038 billion over the five-day trading period. According to market data, 44.05% of shares witnessed price appreciation, with 1,053 companies closing higher, while 1,109 scripts ended in decline.

Experts attribute investor confidence to improved financial sentiment and the extension of Saudi fund deposits for one year, keeping market activity vibrant throughout the week.

Weekly Report: Pakistan Stock Exchange shows strong gains

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Weekly Report

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a bullish trend throughout the week, with investors showing renewed confidence amid positive economic indicators and encouraging sectoral news.

During the five-day trading week, the benchmark KSE-100 Index rose by 2,342 points, closing at 161,935 points from 159,592 points at the start of the week. The index reached a weekly high of 162,118 points and a low of 157,203 points, recovering two key psychological levels during the period.

Market activity included four days of gains and one day of decline, reflecting steady investor optimism. The market capitalization increased by Rs 146 billion, bringing the total to Rs 18,433 billion.

Approximately 46.7% of listed shares recorded price increases over the week. Out of 2,152 listed companies, 1,120 saw share prices rise, while 1,032 experienced declines.

Analysts attributed the positive momentum to strong economic indicators and favorable news from multiple sectors, which encouraged investors to actively participate in the market.