The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed strong momentum in recent trading activity, with 13 newly listed companies recording an average post-listing return of about 47 percent, according to market data.

A statement from the exchange showed that several of the newly listed stocks posted sharp gains, with some rising as much as 179.5 percent, while many others recorded double-digit increases across different sectors.

The new listings came from a variety of industries, including technology, financial services, agriculture, and real estate, further broadening market participation and sector representation.

Overall market indicators suggest that recent initial public offerings have largely delivered positive early returns, contributing to higher investor activity and broader trading interest on the exchange.