KSE-100 Index rises 1,291 points

The KSE-100 Index concluded today’s trading session on a decidedly positive trajectory, closing at 162,226 points, reflecting a gain of 1,291 points. The benchmark trade between a high of 162,741 and a low of 161,279, supported in part by FFC increased influence following its recent addition to the KMI-30 Index effective Monday. Stock Market Continues Gains

Investor sentiment remained broadly constructive, with key index heavyweights — FFC, PPL, OGDC, PSO, and EFERT — serving as principal drivers of the upward movement. Collectively, these constituents contributed approximately 1,383 points to the overall index performance.

Market activity demonstrated meaningful improvement, as trading volumes surged to 1,028 million shares, while total turnover expanded to Rs 45 billion. WTL emerged as the session’s volume leader, posting 160 million shares traded.