The PSX recorded its highest single-day gain in five months after the political calm
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) gained significantly on Monday as the KSE-100 index gained 3,359 points, up 3.59 percent, to close at 97,969 points. This remarkable rebound was followed by a sharp decline just a day earlier.
After the protests in Islamabad dissipated, political tensions rallied, restoring investor confidence. By mid-day, trading volume touched 340 million shares, worth Rs. 13.28 billion, with 320 companies posting profits and only 47 recording losses.
Top Actors:
- Haskool: Rs 12.86 (-0.73), Vol: 48.2M
- KEL: Rs 4.98 (+0.33), Vol: 43.4M
- BOP: Rs 7.27 (+0.42), Vol: 39.2M
- SSGC: Rs 24.31 (+1.69), Vol: 15.0M
- HUBC: Rs 109.4 (+4.9), Vol: 9.4M
The PSX’s strong performance highlights the market’s resilience, as investors eye economic stability amid political volatility.
