KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed Tuesday’s trading session on a strong footing as sustained institutional buying pushed the benchmark index to a fresh all-time high, amid robust volumes.
The benchmark KSE-100 Index surged by 2,653 points, or 1.45 percent, to close at a record 185,062 points. The benchmark remained volatile throughout the session, touching an intraday high of 185,481 points and a low of 181,182 points, before settling firmly in positive territory.
On the broader market front, BRIndex100 closed at 19,805.38 points, registering a gain of 236.5 points, or 1.21 percent, compared to the previous close. Total volume on BRIndex100 stood at 1.01 billion shares. Meanwhile, BRIndex30 settled at 61,911.73 points, up 174.98 points, or 0.28 percent, with a total traded volume of 622.62 million shares.
According to Topline Securities, despite intraday fluctuations, the market maintained a bullish undertone, supported by continued buying interest, particularly from mutual funds, as reflected in the previous session’s flow data.
Topline noted that heavyweight stocks played a decisive role in driving the rally, with MCB Bank, United Bank Limited, Meezan Bank, Habib Bank Limited, and Lucky Cement collectively contributing approximately 1,899 points to the index’s overall advance.
In the ready market, total turnover stood at 1.306 billion shares, with a traded value of Rs85.32 billion, compared to Rs78.10 billion in the previous session. Overall market capitalization rose to Rs20.741 trillion, reflecting an increase of approximately Rs231 billion during the day.
Market breadth remained mixed but tilted towards the positive side. In the ready market, 238 companies advanced, 218 declined, and 29 remained unchanged, out of 485 traded companies.
Trading activity remained concentrated in a few high-volume stocks. K-Electric Limited led the turnover chart with 109.62 million shares, closing at Rs6.56. Bank of Punjab followed with 79.91 million shares, closing at Rs42.23, while Pakistan International Bulk Terminal recorded a turnover of 62.34 million shares, ending at Rs21.44.
On the gaining side, Indus Motor Company Limited rose by Rs79.55 to close at Rs2,181.88, while Attock Refinery Limited advanced by Rs57.09 to Rs749.44. On the downside, PIA Holding Company Limited (B) declined by Rs933.38 to Rs24,118.98, whereas Rafhan Maize Products Company Limited shed Rs67.62, closing at Rs9,863.30.
Sector-wise performance remained largely positive, with most major BR indices closing in the green amid strong volumes. The BR Automobile Assembler Index closed at 25,610.13 points, posting a net gain of 215.09 points, or 0.85 percent, with a total turnover of 4.49 million shares. The BR Cement Index ended the session at 14,179.37 points, up 264.28 points, or 1.90 percent, recording a turnover of 53.77 million shares.
The BR Commercial Banks Index emerged as one of the strongest performers, closing at 58,815.86 points, marking a sharp increase of 1,940.66 points, or 3.41 percent, on a substantial turnover of 177.57 million shares, reflecting strong buying interest in key banking stocks. The BR Power Generation and Distribution Index also registered solid gains, closing at 28,340.21 points, up 391.92 points, or 1.40 percent, with a total traded volume of 171.36 million shares.
In contrast, the BR Oil and Gas Index closed slightly lower at 15,367.31 points, recording a net decline of 61.03 points, or 0.40 percent, despite a turnover of 65.25 million shares, indicating selective pressure within the sector. Meanwhile, the BR Technology and Communication Index closed at 4,366.45 points, gaining 43 points, or 0.99 percent, with a total turnover of 212.95 million shares, supported by active trading in technology and telecom stocks.
Overall, Tuesday’s session reflected broad-based buying across major sectors, with heavyweight stocks and institutional participation lending strength to the rally and propelling the benchmark index to a new historic high.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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