Karachi, February 25 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) kicked off the week on a bullish note, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index surging by 1,529.17 points, marking a 1.36% increase. The index closed at 114,330.10 points, up from the previous session’s 112,800.93 points.
Investor confidence remained strong, as trading volumes also saw a slight uptick. A total of 455.53 million shares changed hands, compared to 455.39 million shares in the last session. The total share value significantly rose to Rs. 25.88 billion, up from Rs. 21.52 billion in the previous session, indicating heightened market activity.
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Market Movers & Performance
A total of 440 companies participated in the trading session. Out of these, 176 stocks recorded gains, 211 declined, while 53 remained unchanged.
Among the top three traded companies:
- At-Tahur Limited led the session with 43.12 million shares traded at Rs. 28.00 per share.
- K-Electric Limited followed with 27.22 million shares changing hands at Rs. 4.79 per share.
- Fauji Cement traded 25.76 million shares at Rs. 42.47 per share.
Biggest Gainers & Losers
In the top gainers’ list, Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited posted the highest increase of Rs. 102.50 per share, closing at Rs. 23,002.50. Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited was the second-best performer, rising by Rs. 57.79 to close at Rs. 1,098.54.
On the flip side, Nestlé Pakistan Limited suffered the biggest loss, with its stock dropping Rs. 45.84 per share, closing at Rs. 7,300.00. Rafhan Maize Products Company Limited followed with a decline of Rs. 28.58 per share, settling at Rs. 9,365.75.
Market Outlook
The PSX’s strong performance signals renewed investor confidence, driven by positive market sentiment and economic optimism. Analysts believe the bullish momentum could persist, contingent on macroeconomic stability and foreign investor interest.
As market participants keep an eye on upcoming economic indicators, the KSE-100 Index continues to reflect the resilience of Pakistan’s stock market.
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