Pakistan’s benchmark KSE-100 index opened higher on Wednesday, trading up 1,237 points in early intraday activity to 184,627 at 11:20am, following Tuesday’s close of 183,390.66. This represents a 0.68% increase, supported by steady market participation.
Trading volumes reached 144.5 million shares with a total value of PKR 9.56 billion, indicating healthy investor engagement in the market.
Among the most active stocks, K-Electric Ltd led with 53.3 million shares traded, rising 1.97% to Rs 8.80. Cnergyico PK Ltd followed with 50.2 million shares, gaining 0.14% to Rs 8.39, while Pak Qatar General Takaful Ltd climbed sharply 8.9% to Rs 16.77 on a volume of 14 million shares.
The top gainers in early trading included Kohinoor Power Company Ltd and Javedan Corporation (Pref), each up 10.01% to Rs 33.95 and Rs 91.80, respectively, along with Engro Polymer & Chemicals Ltd, which increased 10% to Rs 36.29.
Conversely, the leading decliners were East West Insurance Co Ltd, down 9.37% to Rs 51, Nazir Cotton Mills Ltd, dropping 9.10% to Rs 17.27, and Tariq Corporation Ltd, falling 8.76% to Rs 19.79.
The early session rally reflects positive investor sentiment, with attention on sectoral movements and broader macroeconomic indicators that continue to shape market dynamics.