Pakistan’s benchmark KSE-100 Index recorded a strong recovery in early trading as investors returned to the market following the previous session’s losses. During Thursday morning’s session, the index gained more than 2,000 points by around 10:30am, reflecting renewed investor confidence after a volatile trading period earlier in the week. The index climbed from its previous closing level of 155,777 points to reach approximately 157,800 points during early market activity. The rebound came after the market had declined sharply in the previous session despite initially posting gains. Market participants indicated that bargain hunting and improved sentiment helped support buying interest as investors sought opportunities after the earlier market correction.
The early rally indicated that investor sentiment was stabilizing after a period of heavy selling pressure. Analysts noted that the benchmark index rose about 1.3 percent from its last closing level, showing steady upward momentum throughout the morning session. Unlike the highly volatile trading sessions seen earlier in the week, the market experienced relatively moderate fluctuations during Thursday’s early trading hours. The index maintained a consistent upward trend with only limited pullbacks, suggesting that buyers were gradually regaining confidence. Several sectors contributed to the gains as investors began accumulating shares that had previously fallen in value due to broader market uncertainty.
Market participation remained active during the morning session, with trading volumes indicating strong engagement from investors. Data from the exchange showed that more than 88 million shares were traded during the early hours of the session. The total value of shares exchanged reached approximately Rs5.94 billion, highlighting sustained interest among market participants. Analysts said the healthy trading volume suggested that investors were cautiously returning to the market following recent volatility. Strong participation from both retail investors and institutional traders contributed to the positive momentum observed during the session.
Among the most actively traded stocks, Unity Foods Limited emerged as the leading performer in terms of trading volume. The company’s share price increased by around 5.46 percent, reaching Rs10.05, with more than 32 million shares changing hands during the session. Meanwhile, Trust Securities and Brokerage Limited (R) experienced a decline, with its share price dropping approximately 13.64 percent to Rs0.19. WorldCall Telecom Limited remained unchanged at Rs1.23 while recording trading activity exceeding 11 million shares. These stocks reflected a mix of gains and declines as investors selectively traded across different sectors of the market.
Market experts noted that the earlier decline in the KSE-100 Index had largely mirrored global market trends, where investors adopted a cautious approach due to rising geopolitical tensions and broader economic uncertainties. Despite the encouraging early rebound, analysts cautioned that market sentiment could remain sensitive to international developments. Investors are closely monitoring geopolitical risks and global financial signals that could influence market direction in the coming sessions. While the early gains suggest improving confidence, analysts believe sustained recovery will depend on continued stability in global markets and consistent buying interest in major sectors.