Pakistan’s benchmark KSE-100 Index recorded a strong recovery on Thursday morning, gaining more than 2,000 points by 10:30am as investors returned to the market following losses in the previous session.
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The index rose 1.3 per cent from its last closing level of 155,777.21 points, climbing to 157,800.32 points during early trading hours. The upward movement signaled improved investor sentiment after Wednesday’s decline, when the market had closed more than 1,300 points lower despite showing early gains.
Market activity during the session remained steady, with relatively lower volatility compared to the earlier trading days this week. Analysts observed that the index maintained consistent gains throughout the morning session, experiencing only limited pullbacks as buying interest remained stable across several sectors.
Trading volumes also reflected healthy participation by investors. Total traded volume reached 88,065,268 shares, while the overall traded value stood at Rs5,947,431,352, indicating active engagement in the market.
Among the most actively traded stocks, Unity Foods Limited led the list. The company’s share price increased by 5.46 per cent to Rs10.05, with a total volume of 32,522,820 shares exchanged during the session.
Meanwhile, Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited (R) experienced a decline, falling 13.64 per cent to Rs0.19 on a trading volume of 14,783,545 shares. WorldCall Telecom Limited remained unchanged at Rs1.23, with a volume of 11,263,063 shares traded.
Market analysts noted that the previous session’s decline largely mirrored trends in global markets, where investors adopted a cautious approach amid a broader risk-off environment.
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Despite Thursday’s early gains, analysts said investors continue to monitor overall market sentiment closely, particularly in light of rising geopolitical tensions that could potentially affect risk appetite in the coming sessions.