KARACHI: The PSX witnessed a steady session till midday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index rising to 153,386.60 points. This reflects a gain of 478.64 points, or 0.31%, from the previous close of 152,907.96.
During the session, the index reached a high of 153,660.88 and a low of 151,457.94. The traded volume surpassed 111 million shares, with a total value exceeding Rs10.8 billion. Trading activity remained robust even though the market temporarily suspended operations for Jumma prayers.
This positive movement follows a week of volatility at the PSX, including a sharp decline of over 5,400 points (3.41%) on March 26. The drop came after a strong rebound of nearly 4,347 points (2.82%) on March 25, showing the index’s sensitivity to economic factors and profit-taking.
Market analysts say that despite these fluctuations, the PSX continues to show a healthy year-over-year performance, posting gains of around 29% to 30%. However, the index remains roughly 12% below its level at the start of the year and well under its all-time high of 191,033 points recorded in January 2026.
Investors remain cautious amid geopolitical tensions and global economic uncertainties, which have contributed to the index’s swings. Experts suggest that sectors such as banking, energy, and technology are likely influencing trading trends on the PSX.
The overall outlook for the stock market remains cautiously optimistic. Market participants are advised to monitor economic indicators, corporate earnings, and global developments that may affect market sentiment.
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With trading volumes holding steady and selective gains across key sectors, the PSX demonstrates resilience despite recent fluctuations. Analysts believe this could support more stable growth if market conditions improve in the coming weeks.
