PSX Closing Bell: Bulls Close the Loop

September 17, 2026 (MLN): Pakistan’s benchmark KSE-100 Index recovered strongly on Thursday, gaining 1,021.39 points or 0.61% to close at 169,043.19, as broad-based buying in exploration, banking and cement stocks lifted investor sentiment.

The positive momentum came amid a decline in oil prices as concerns over potential supply disruptions eased after Saudi Arabia began arranging alternative crude shipments following attacks on its key East-West pipeline. The easing supply concerns provided some relief to investors and supported risk appetite at the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

The index remained positive throughout the session, hitting an intraday high of 169,576.52, up 1,554.72 points, while the low stood at 168,222.91, still 201.11 points above the previous close.

The total volume of the KSE-100 Index stood at 125.46 million shares.

Of the 100 index companies, 73 closed up, 26 closed down, while 1 remained unchanged.

PGLC (+8.10%), IBFL (+4.02%), KTML (+3.84%), PPL (+3.43%), and CPHL (+3.25%) were the top gainers.

Meanwhile, GHNI (-4.47%), MEHT (-3.23%), SSOM (-2.46%), NBP (-1.28%), and PSEL (-1.25%) were the top losers.

In terms of index-point contributions, PPL (+177.70pts), UBL (+93.30pts), MARI (+83.42pts), BAFL (+71.02pts), and HBL (+67.87pts) were the major contributors to the index’s gains.

On the other hand, NBP (-39.28pts), GHNI (-27.32pts), FFC (-21.06pts), PSEL (-18.30pts), and EFERT (-16.20pts) exerted pressure on the benchmark.

Sector-wise, Oil & Gas Exploration Companies (+339.41pts), Commercial Banks (+303.90pts), Cement (+148.70pts), Inv. Banks / Inv. Cos. / Securities Cos. (+74.41pts), and Pharmaceuticals (+38.18pts) provided the strongest support.

The index was weighed down by Fertilizer (-34.47pts), Automobile Assembler (-31.09pts), Miscellaneous (-18.15pts), Chemical (-7.30pts), and Real Estate Investment Trust (-1.86pts).

In the broader market, the All-Share Index closed at 102,244.62, gaining 687.69 points or 0.68%.

Total market volume increased to 386.37 million shares from 356.14m in the previous session, while traded value rose by Rs0.60bn to Rs20.09bn.

A total of 278,295 trades were reported across 500 companies, with 296 closing up, 152 down, and 52 remaining unchanged.

To note, the KSE-100 has lost 11,259 points or 6.24% during the fiscal year, whereas it has decreased 5,011 points or 2.88% so far this calendar year.

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