Rising trend expected to continue despite drop in demand.

Major players in oil, power, banking, fertiliser, and auto industries recorded an increase in profits.

MCB's profits increase while National Bank profits flat.

Fauji Fertiliser Bin Qasim profits almost double along with Bank Alfalah and ABL.

Precious metal peaks for the fourth time this month after rise in international prices.

KSE benchmark 100-share index rose 0.27 per cent or 31.8 points to end at the 11,933.17-point level.

Sales of locally assembled cars continue to rise despite recent relaxations in limitations against imported cars.

Bourse touches 12,000-point level.

Trading volume surges to 153 million shares.