PSX Closing Bell: Bulls Run Out of Road

August 10, 2026 (MLN): The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed Monday's session marginally lower, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index shedding nearly 120 points as heavy selling in power, fertilizer, technology, and cement stocks offset strong gains in oil & gas exploration and refinery sectors.

Investor sentiment remained cautious as oil prices rose amid conflicting signals from the United States and Iran over efforts to end the conflict and reopen the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, keeping concerns over regional energy supplies and geopolitical risks elevated.

The benchmark KSE-100 Index concluded Monday's trading session at 181,310.28, showing a decrease of 119.74 points or 0.07%.

The index traded in a range of 1,527.28 points, touching an intraday high of 182,347.50 (+917.48 points) and a low of 180,820.22 (-609.80 points).

The total volume traded in the KSE-100 Index stood at 434.73 million shares.

Of the 100 index companies, 50 closed higher and 50 closed lower.

Top losers during the day were HUBC (-5.42%), AICL (-3.72%), TRG (-3.41%), BOP (-3.24%), and RMPL (-2.50%).

On the other hand, top gainers were CNERGY (+9.97%), ATRL (+7.25%), PABC (+4.93%), PPL (+3.57%), and LOTCHEM (+2.25%).

In terms of index-point contributions, HUBC (-419.52pts), FFC (-152.77pts), UBL (-79.80pts), MARI (-69.48pts), and LUCK (-68.09pts) dragged the index lower.

Meanwhile, PPL (+187.12pts), ATRL (+107.75pts), MEBL (+106.43pts), OGDC (+104.49pts), and ENGROH (+67.57pts) provided the biggest support.

Sector-wise, the KSE-100 Index was let down by Power Generation & Distribution (-412.33pts), Fertilizer (-134.19pts), Technology & Communication (-59.18pts), Cement (-34.53pts), and Insurance (-26.60pts).

The index was supported by Oil & Gas Exploration Companies (+251.44pts), Refinery (+165.42pts), Investment Banks / Investment Companies / Securities Companies (+60.61pts), Oil & Gas Marketing Companies (+24.10pts), and Leather & Tanneries (+23.50pts).

In the broader market, the All-Share Index closed at 109,402.32, posting a net gain of 233.66 points or 0.21%.

Total market volume stood at 917.27 million shares, compared with 716.04m in the previous session, while traded value was recorded at Rs44.81 billion, showing an increase of Rs10.70bn.

A total of 478,031 trades were reported across 495 companies, with 224 stocks closing higher, 234 lower, and 37 remaining unchanged.

To note, the KSE-100 has gained 1,009 points or 0.56% during the fiscal year, whereas it has increased 7,256 points or 4.17% so far this calendar year.

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