PSX Closing Bell: A Tiny Turn Higher

September 22, 2026 (MLN): Pakistan’s benchmark KSE-100 Index edged higher on Tuesday, gaining 248.92 points or 0.15% to close at 171,402.08, as selective buying in oil & gas exploration and cement stocks helped the market extend its gains, albeit at a slower pace.

The modest advance was driven by targeted buying in key index-heavy stocks, particularly across the exploration, cement and power sectors. However, weakness in commercial banks and fertilizer stocks kept the benchmark’s upside limited.

The index traded in a range of 813.80 points, hitting an intraday high of 171,680.73, up 527.57 points, while the low stood at 170,866.93, down 286.23 points.

The total volume of the KSE-100 Index stood at 123.44 million shares.

Of the 100 index companies, 52 closed up, 45 closed down, while 3 remained unchanged.

AHCL (+4.57%), SEARL (+3.16%), PAKT (+3.09%), INIL (+2.67%), and LOTCHEM (+2.11%) were the top gainers.

Meanwhile, PGLC (-2.87%), YOUW (-2.86%), IBFL (-2.42%), BAHL (-1.67%), and NPL (-1.62%) were among the top losers.

In terms of index-point contributions, MARI (+82.10pts), PPL (+50.44pts), HUBC (+34.23pts), FCCL (+33.56pts), and LUCK (+32.33pts) were the major contributors to the index’s gains.

On the other hand, BAHL (-76.43pts), FFC (-64.98pts), MCB (-30.66pts), BAFL (-22.20pts), and AKBL (-21.17pts) dragged the index lower.

Sector-wise, Oil & Gas Exploration Companies (+154.78pts), Cement (+138.86pts), Pharmaceuticals (+29.31pts), Leather & Tanneries (+25.72pts), and Power Generation & Distribution (+25.22pts) provided the strongest support.

The index was weighed down by Commercial Banks (-174.48pts), Fertilizer (-28.06pts), Refinery (-12.11pts), Automobile Assembler (-11.15pts), and Oil & Gas Marketing Companies (-8.74pts).

In the broader market, the All-Share Index closed at 103,762.73, gaining 285.70 points or 0.28%.

Total market volume declined to 641.83 million shares from 692.86m in the previous session, while traded value fell by Rs1.63bn to Rs18.47bn.

A total of 302,478 trades were reported across 494 companies, with 226 closing up, 221 down, and 47 remaining unchanged.

To note, the KSE-100 has lost 8,900 points or 4.94% during the fiscal year, whereas it has decreased 2,652 points or 1.52% so far this calendar year.

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