September 3, 2026
The KSE-100 closed at 174,776.60, down 1,690.40 points or 0.96pc, as renewed US-Iran fighting pushed oil higher and weighed on an energy-importing economy. Volume fell 22pc.
July 23, 2026
The KSE-100 index recovered approximately 600 points on July 23 as buying interest returned to the Pakistan Stock Exchange following a two-session sell-off that had dragged the benchmark from its July 21 intraday high of 178,370 to a July 22 close of 174,429.92. The recovery was broad-based, with institutional buyers returning to selective positions in oil marketing companies, cements and banks. The index had shed nearly 4,000 points over July 21–22 as geopolitical pessimism and fuel price hikes weighed on sentiment.
July 22, 2026
The KSE-100 index shed approximately 400 points in early trading on July 22, reversing a portion of the prior session's 2,442-point rally, as selling pressure emerged in oil marketing companies, automobile assemblers, cement, fertiliser and power generation sectors. The index touched 175,713.69 — down 419.87 points or 0.24% — as market participants reassessed the durability of US-Iran mediation developments that had driven Tuesday's surge. Stocks partially recovered by the close but remained lower on the session.
BoP, NBP lead earnings. Analysts caution that the rally reflects a recovery from stressed levels, not a definitive reassessment Seven Pakistani banking stocks were ranked among the top performers in the Asia-Pacific region in 2025, supported by a combination of low fundamental valuations, improving profitability, a relatively high interest rate environment, balance sheet cleaning and renewed investor confidence in Pakistan’s macroeconomic outlook during the year. Pakistani banking stocks were led by Bank of Punjab (BOP), National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), Askari Bank Limited and Bank of Khyber in the top four positions, according to data compiled by S&P Global Market
As 2026 begins, investors await key statistics, court ruling on Trump’s tariffs NEW YORK: The first full trading week of the new year could shake the US stock market out of its winter holiday slumber as monthly jobs data headlines a busy start to 2026 for investors. Stocks fell in the final session of 2025, with the benchmark S&P 500 slipping to a monthly loss for December. But the index still climbed more than 16% in 2025, its third consecutive year of double-digit percentage gains, while the Cboe Volatility Index was last just above its lows for the year. Trading
A stockbroker reacts while watching the market on the electronic board showing stock prices during the session at the Pakistan Stock Exchange in Karachi July 3, 2023. Photo: Reuters/File KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) posted a strong recovery on Friday, rising nearly 1,300 points, led by investor interest in attractive fertilizer, banking, technology and energy stocks. The benchmark KSE-100 rose to a record high of 169,865 after a two-day breather, but fell below the 170-thousand mark in closing trade. The market reached 170,053 in intraday trade, however, again failed to hold the level and fell just before the end
KARACHI: Investors made a strong return to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday as optimism prevailed, sending the benchmark KSE-100 up nearly 1,500 points. The market has seen an impressive recovery, fueled by renewed institutional confidence and strong performance of key sectors. The index opened on a positive note and maintained its upward momentum almost throughout the session. It surged to an intraday high of 163,397, fueled by the fertilizer and banking sectors. Although the index recorded some dips, during which it touched an intraday low of 160,565, it quickly regained its momentum. At the close, the KSE-100 settled
KSE-100 gains 2,473 points amid political stability, security success and calmer regional outlook The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended its winning streak on Thursday, with the KSE-100 index up 2,473.55 points, or 1.56%, to close at 160,657.50. Trading remained firm throughout the session as the index touched an intraday high of 160,944.51 and a low of 158,971.49. The upbeat sentiment reflected renewed investor confidence due to political progress, improved security conditions and a calmer regional outlook. The rally was broad-based, with major sectors such as cement, fertilizers and oil and gas leading the way. Investor confidence improved sharply as signs
After Tuesday’s sharp decline, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) saw a mild recovery on Wednesday. The KSE-100 gained 313.44 points, or 0.20%, to close at 158,183.95. The benchmark traded between an intraday high of 159,516.41 and a low of 157,203.55 as investors remained cautious amid continued political and security developments. Although the market managed to recover some lost ground, overall confidence remained fragile. Trading was largely driven by selective buying, with participants reluctant to take aggressive positions until there is greater stability in the evolving domestic political landscape and security developments that continue to influence market direction. KTrade Securities wrote
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) posted a strong recovery at the end of the outgoing week, with the KSE-100 index rising 4,899 points or 3.13% on Friday to close at 161,632, marking one of the strongest one-day rebounds in recent sessions. On a week-over-week basis (WoW), the index recorded a drop of 1,672 points. On a daily basis, the PSX opened the reversal week lower, with the KSE-100 extending its losing streak by losing another 1,140 points (-0.70%) to close at 162,164. On Tuesday, the market saw another choppy session as the index fell for a fifth straight day,
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