Record High in Pakistan Stock Exchange

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) touched a new record on Thursday. The benchmark KSE-100 Index crossed 153,000 points during the trading session. It gained over 1,000 points and peaked at 153,411 before easing back.

Closing Figures of KSE-100 Index

The KSE-100 Index closed at 152,665.72 points. On Wednesday, it had closed at 152,201.88 points. This marked a net gain of 463.85 points, or 0.30 percent, compared to the last trading day.

Trading Volume and Market Value

The trading value stood at Rs 46.053 billion. This was lower than Rs 51.308 billion recorded the previous day. Total share volume was 954,327,333 compared to 1,043,232,122 a day earlier.

Market Performance Summary

Out of 480 listed firms, 208 gained while 240 declined. Prices of 32 companies remained unchanged.

Top Trading Companies

• K-Electric Limited: 45,314,206 shares at Rs 5.34 per share.
• Bank of Punjab: 99,494,831 shares at Rs 18.36 per share.
• Pak International Bulk: 38,556,661 shares at Rs 13.44 per share.

Leading Price Gainers

• Hoechst Pakistan Limited rose by Rs 101.89. It closed at Rs 4,101.27.
• Sitara Chemical Industries Limited gained Rs 72.52. It closed at Rs 797.70.

Major Price Losers

• PIA Holding Company LimitedB dropped by Rs 475.13. It closed at Rs 26,340.67.
• Siemens Pakistan Engineering fell by Rs 122. It settled at Rs 1,553.00.

Futures Market Activity

In the futures market, 316 companies traded shares. Out of these, 167 advanced, 145 declined, while four remained unchanged.