The benchmark KSE-100 index surged by 1,001 points during intraday trading before settling at 156,563, up 476 points or 0.31% by the close.

Heavyweight stocks led the rally, with ENGROH, FFC, MEBL, MARI, and EFERT collectively contributing 886 points to the index.

Trading activity remained robust, as volumes crossed the one-billion mark.

A total of 1,066 million shares changed hands, with a traded value of Rs55.1 billion. K-Electric (KEL) dominated the session as the volume leader, with 169 million shares traded.

Market participants noted that the positive sentiment reflected continued investor confidence and strong participation across various sectors.