Pakistan’s benchmark equity index, the KSE-100, had gained 1092.95 points as of 11:31am on Thursday, signalling a modest recovery during early intraday trading. The advance places the index 0.66 per cent above its previous close of 164,626.29 points. So far in the session, the index has touched an intraday low of 162,953.63 and a high of 165,827.14. The 2,873.51 point range reflects the elevated volatility that has persisted from earlier in the week into today’s trading. Investor sentiment remains fragile. A similar pattern unfolded on Wednesday, when the index staged an early rebound, but ultimately closed in the red, shedding 1,632.25 points from its previous close of 166,258.54. Among the most actively traded stocks, Unity Foods Limited led volumes, declining 9.72pc to Rs11.89 on turnover of 45,654,369 shares. It was followed by TPL Properties Limited, which fell 11.35pc to Rs7.81 on volume of 17,430,585 shares, and K-Electric Limited, down 1.56pc to Rs7.59 on 13,186,463 shares. On the gaining side, Gulistan Spinning Mills Limited rose 16.70pc to Rs6.01, while Chenab Limited advanced 10.02pc to Rs11.53 and B.F. Modarab increased 10.01pc to Rs20.45. Conversely, LSE Capital Limited was among the steepest decliners, falling 21.33pc to Rs0.59. TPL Properties Limited also remained under pressure, down 11.35pc to Rs7.81, while Javedan Corporation (Pref) shed 10pc to Rs86.73. The sharp intraday swings underscore the intensity of ongoing volatility, as investors remain cautious amid prevailing market triggers.