PSX Closing Bell: Bulls Take It Home

April 07, 2026 (MLN): Stocks at the Pakistan Stock Exchange closed slightly higher on Tuesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index extending gains in a volatile session, supported mainly by strength in the banking sector.

The KSE-100 Index settled at 151,673.45, up 465.64 points or 0.31%. The index traded within a range of 2,883.64 points, hitting an intraday high of 152,013.05 (+805.24 points) and a low of 149,129.41 (-2,078.40 points), reflecting cautious investor activity.

Total volume in the KSE-100 Index stood at 205.23 million shares. Of the 100 index companies, 51 closed higher, 47 declined, and 2 remained unchanged, indicating a mixed market breadth with a slight positive bias.

Among the top gainers, MEHT (+4.15%), BNWM (+3.54%), UBL (+2.95%), SSGC (+2.94%), and SRVI (+2.12%) posted gains. On the other hand, losses were recorded in GADT (-6.96%), ISL (-5.73%), TPLRF1 (-3.64%), HGFA (-2.86%), and POWER (-2.44%).

In terms of index-point contribution, the upside was led by UBL (+272.30 points), HBL (+94.57 points), FFC (+89.21 points), SYS (+60.74 points), and MCB (+45.90 points). Meanwhile, the index was dragged lower by BAFL (-54.39 points), NBP (-43.63 points), EFERT (-29.74 points), PTC (-21.41 points), and ISL (-21.19 points).

Sector-wise, the KSE-100 Index was supported by Commercial Banks (+428.81 points), along with contributions from fertilizer, technology & communication, cement, and leather sectors. However, gains were capped by losses in Oil & Gas Exploration Companies (-30.42 points), engineering, refinery, food & personal care products, and investment companies.

Investor sentiment remained cautious amid ongoing global developments. Oil prices continued to climb as geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran intensified, raising concerns over potential supply disruptions in a key maritime corridor. The persistent uncertainty in global energy markets kept investors on edge and limited aggressive buying at the local bourse.

In the broader market, the All-Share Index closed at 90,786.85, gaining 176.66 points or 0.19%. Total market volume declined to 357.27 million shares, while traded value dropped to Rs20.44 billion, indicating relatively subdued activity compared to the previous session.

A total of 477 companies were traded during the session, of which 223 advanced, 188 declined, and 66 remained unchanged, reflecting a slightly positive close despite underlying caution in the market.

To note, the KSE-100 has gained 26,046 points or 20.73% during the fiscal year, whereas it has decreased 22,381 points or 12.86% so far this calendar year.

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