ISLAMABAD, October 29, 2026: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) maintained its bullish momentum on Thursday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining 1,456.68 points, or 0.88 percent, to close at 167,193.44 points amid increased trading activity.
The index had closed at 165,736.76 points in the previous trading session.
Trading activity strengthened considerably, with ready-market volumes rising to 816.834 million shares from 578.124 million shares in the preceding session.
The total traded value increased to Rs31.541 billion from Rs26.203 billion, reflecting higher market participation.
Market capitalisation also climbed to Rs18.492 trillion, compared with Rs18.329 trillion a day earlier, representing an increase of approximately Rs163 billion.
Of the 499 companies traded in the ready market, 232 recorded gains, 232 declined and 35 remained unchanged.
Cnergyico PK topped the volume chart with 184.011 million shares traded, followed by Pervez Ahmed Company with 81.146 million shares and K-Electric Limited with 46.827 million shares.
Among the leading gainers, PIA Holding Company LimitedB rose by Rs398.50 to close at Rs13,950, while Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited gained Rs150.98 to settle at Rs25,851.20.
On the losing side, Khairpur Sugar Mills Limited declined by Rs113.39 to close at Rs1,020.47, while J.K. Spinning Mills Limited dropped Rs44.55 to settle at Rs427.55.
Trading activity also increased in the futures market.
Turnover in the Deliverable Futures Contracts (DFC) market reached 520.614 million shares, with a traded value of Rs23.050 billion.
In comparison, the previous session recorded futures trading of 422.813 million shares worth Rs17.391 billion.
Of the 313 companies traded in the futures market, 167 advanced, 138 declined and eight remained unchanged.
The latest session extended the benchmark index’s upward movement, with higher trading volumes and increased market capitalisation accompanying the day’s gains.