The Pakistan stock exchange shrugged off yesterday’s losses with the Benchmark KSE100 index gaining 278.60 points or 0.64 percent to close at 43,507.50

The Index moved in a range of 372.52 points or 0.86% of previous close, touching an intraday high of 43,589.72 (+360.82) and a low of 43,217.2 (-11.70) points

Commercial Banks, Fertilizers and Oil and Gas Marketing Companies were at the top today, contributing over 195 points to the index.

All Share Volume decreased by 25.89 Million to 111.90 Million Shares. Market Cap increased by Rs.33.92 Billion.

Total companies traded were 332 compared to 339 from the previous session. Of the scrips traded 197 closed up, 113 closed down while 22 remained unchanged.

Total trades decreased by 3,156 to 42,354.

Value Traded decreased by 0.31 Billion to Rs.5.66 Billion