Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended its rally on Monday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index closing at a new all-time high amid strong investor participation.

The index gained 876 points to settle at a record 170,741, after remaining in positive territory throughout the trading session.

During the day, it touched an intraday high of 171,001 and a low of 170,292, reflecting sustained buying interest.

According to a market report by Topline Securities, improved sentiment and confidence in selected blue-chip stocks supported the upward momentum.

Heavyweight stocks including Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL), Systems Limited (SYS), Maple Leaf Cement Factory (MLCF), National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) and United Bank Limited (UBL) led the rally, collectively contributing around 651 points to the index’s advance.

Market activity remained robust, with shares of 560 companies traded. Total volume stood at about 904 million shares, while market turnover reached Rs47.71 billion.

PIBTL emerged as the most traded stock of the session, with volumes exceeding 123 million shares.