KARACHI (Dunya News) – Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed a volatile yet positive trading session on Thursday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index closing in the green.
At the start of the fourth trading day of the week, the market showed strong momentum, gaining more than 900 points to reach an intra-day high of 172,639 points. The bullish trend persisted throughout the session, supported by investor confidence and active participation across key sectors.
By the end of trading, the KSE-100 Index settled at 172,894 points, posting a gain of 1,189 points compared to the previous close. Market analysts attributed the upward movement to improved sentiment and continued interest in blue-chip stocks.
Trading activity remained robust, with shares worth Rs41.10 billion exchanged during the session. A total of over 429 million shares changed hands, reflecting sustained investor engagement despite intra-day fluctuations.
In comparison, the previous trading session had also ended on a strong note, with the index closing at 171,704 points after a significant gain of 6,962 points.
Experts say that while short-term volatility persists, the overall trend indicates cautious optimism in the market, driven by macroeconomic expectations and institutional buying.