PSX Closing Bell: A Soft Step Up

September 03, 2026 (MLN): Pakistan’s benchmark KSE-100 Index closed Thursday’s trading session at 174,929.68, gaining 153.09 points or 0.09%, as selective buying in cement, investment companies and fertilizer stocks helped the market recover from the previous session’s sharp decline.

The index remained positive throughout the day, hitting an intraday high of 175,796.24, up 1,019.65 points, while the low stood at 174,893.67, up 117.08 points.

The total volume of the KSE-100 Index stood at 192.17 million shares.

The modest recovery was driven by renewed buying interest in select index-heavy stocks, particularly across the cement and financial sectors, as investors picked up beaten-down positions following Wednesday’s broad-based sell-off. Improved risk appetite helped the index hold onto gains despite continued weakness in oil and power stocks.

Of the 100 index companies, 57 closed up, 42 closed down, while 1 remained unchanged.

Top gainers during the day were PGLC (+9.99%), PAEL (+3.55%), ISL (+2.75%), JVDC (+2.49%), and ILP (+2.14%).

On the other hand, top losers were BNWM (-2.75%), SRVI (-2.23%), PSEL (-2.08%), ATRL (-1.85%), and SNGP (-1.59%).

In terms of index-point contributions, companies that propped up the index were ENGROH (+71.70pts), LUCK (+50.62pts), NBP (+44.11pts), HBL (+30.57pts), and MLCF (+27.06pts).

Meanwhile, companies that dragged the index lower were BAHL (-46.67pts), UBL (-44.42pts), PPL (-37.25pts), SRVI (-35.22pts), and ATRL (-32.57pts).

Sector-wise, the KSE-100 Index was supported by Cement (+128.08pts), Inv. Banks / Inv. Cos. / Securities Cos. (+73.75pts), Fertilizer (+31.09pts), Cable & Electrical Goods (+24.30pts), and Property (+23.82pts).

While the index was let down by Oil & Gas Exploration Companies (-66.32pts), Refinery (-42.30pts), Leather & Tanneries (-35.22pts), Power Generation & Distribution (-28.09pts), and Miscellaneous (-19.41pts).

In the broader market, the All-Share Index closed at 106,206.57 with a net gain of 93.53 points or 0.09%.

Total market volume stood at 627.45 million shares compared to 610.18m from the previous session, while traded value was recorded at Rs25.19bn, showing a decrease of Rs6.67bn.

There were 346,023 trades reported in 494 companies, with 252 closing up, 207 closing down, and 35 remaining unchanged.

To note, the KSE-100 has lost 5,372 points or 2.98% during the fiscal year, whereas it has increased 875 points or 0.50% so far this calendar year.

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