Stocks closed higher at the Pakistan Stock Exchange on Tuesday, as the KSE100 index surged by 808.28 points, or 0.71 per cent, to settle at 114,872.18, driven by renewed investor confidence and increased buying across key sectors.
The KSE30 index also gained 233.51 points, or 0.67 per cent, to close at 35,267.18. Both benchmarks witnessed positive momentum throughout the session, with the KSE100 hitting an intraday high of 115,040.59 and a low of 112,935.57, while the KSE30 moved between 34,535.14 and 35,334.63.
Market activity remained brisk, with turnover in the ready market recorded at 409.93 million shares compared to 423.94 million shares a day earlier. Traded value increased to Rs29.07 billion from Rs26.46 billion. Market capitalisation expanded to Rs13.95 trillion from Rs13.89 trillion.
Among the most active stocks, WorldCall Telecom led the volume chart with 29.47 million shares traded. Other major movers included Cnergyico PK with 14.82 million shares, AtTahur Ltd with 14.77 million shares, and Maple Leaf Cement with 13.42 million shares.
Gains were also noted in Sui Northern Gas, Sui Southern Gas, KElectric Ltd., Big Bird Foods Ltd., and Bank of Punjab, reflecting broader participation across energy, utilities, and financial sectors.
Analysts observed that buying interest was supported by expectations of corporate earnings stability and improved macroeconomic indicators, although concerns over global market volatility and domestic political developments remained in focus.
Going forward, investors are expected to closely monitor corporate earnings reports and economic policy signals for market direction.