The index traded between a high of 188,106 and a low of 186,825 points.
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KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended the trading session on a positive note on the fourth day of the business week, with the KSE-100 Index rising by 654 points to close at 187,688 points.
During the day, the index traded between a high of 188,106 and a low of 186,825 points, reflecting investor optimism. A total of 46 crore shares worth Rs33 billion changed hands across the market.
Overall, shares of 563 companies were traded, with 238 companies recording price gains while 201 saw declines.
Market analysts noted that institutional buying of undervalued shares played a key role in driving the bullish trend, signaling renewed confidence among investors.
The session highlighted strong participation from both local and institutional investors, suggesting continued momentum in the coming trading days.
Earlier, The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) marked a landmark day as the benchmark KSE-100 index surpassed the 188,000-point milestone for the first time, setting a new record.
The market opened on a strong note and maintained upward momentum throughout the session. During trading, the KSE-100 index surged 817 points, reaching an all-time high of 188,579 points.
Market analysts say the bullish trend is driven by renewed investor confidence, robust corporate earnings, and positive market sentiment, prompting heavy trading across major sectors.
