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Pakistan Stock Exchange climbs 768 points as market caps rise
The benchmark KSE-100 index rose 768.66 points on Thursday, with increased volume and market capitalisation.
By Felo News Desk · Published
The Pakistan Stock Exchange's benchmark KSE-100 index closed at 166,186.17 points on Thursday, up 768.66 points (0.46%) from the previous session's 165,417.51, Daily Times reported.
Ready‑market trading volume fell to 517.601 million shares from 585.894 million, while the traded value rose to Rs23.571 billion from Rs20.073 billion. Market capitalisation increased to Rs18.475 trillion, up from Rs18.391 trillion.
Out of 501 listed companies, 292 posted gains, 169 posted losses and 40 were unchanged. Cnergyico PK led volume with 62.809 million shares, followed by Pak Refinery (43.441 million) and WorldCall Telecom (19.461 million). Top gainers included Khairpur Sugar Mills (up Rs97.55) and Fateh Industries (up Rs42.22); losers included PIA Holding (down Rs135.83) and Rafhan Maize (down Rs79.52).
In the futures market, turnover was 141.788 million shares valued at Rs10.073 billion, down from 151.683 million shares and Rs11.208 billion the day before. Of 305 futures‑traded companies, 218 advanced, 80 declined and 7 were unchanged.
Key facts
- KSE-100 closed at 166,186.17 points, up 768.66 points (0.46%) (dailytimes.com.pk)
- Ready‑market volume was 517.601 million shares, value Rs23.571 billion (dailytimes.com.pk)
- Market capitalisation rose to Rs18.475 trillion (dailytimes.com.pk)
- Cnergyico PK led volume with 62.809 million shares (dailytimes.com.pk)
- Futures turnover was 141.788 million shares, value Rs10.073 billion (dailytimes.com.pk)
Sources
- [1] dailytimes.com.pk — originally reported as “PSX stays bullish, gains over 768 points”
