PSX Closing Bell: Gains Hold Firm

The index traded within a range of 2,387.36 points, hitting an intraday high of 164,920.34 (+971.40) and a low of 162,532.98 (-1,415.96) points. Total traded volume stood at 209.98 million shares.

Market breadth remained slightly positive, with 56 companies closing higher, 43 declining, and 1 remaining unchanged.

Among the top gainers were SSGC (+4.26%), JVDC (+3.96%), GLAXO (+3.78%), POWER (+3.52%), and PPL (+3.25%), while IBFL (-4.60%), KTML (-3.41%), TRG (-2.37%), SCBPL (-2.27%), and THALL (-1.87%) led the declines.

In terms of index-point contribution, FFC (+157.95pts), PPL (+145.13pts), MCB (+140.56pts), OGDC (+96.05pts), and BAFL (+59.28pts) provided major support to the index. On the flip side, HUBC (-104.21pts), LUCK (-29.14pts), UBL (-23.19pts), INDU (-17.65pts), and TRG (-14.24pts) weighed on performance.

Sector-wise, gains were primarily driven by Commercial Banks (+376.20pts), Oil & Gas Exploration Companies (+289.76pts), Fertilizer (+142.27pts), Property (+29.44pts), and Leather & Tanneries (+24.54pts). Meanwhile, losses were seen in Power Generation & Distribution (-101.40pts), Textile Composite (-12.71pts), Automobile Parts & Accessories (-12.42pts), Paper, Board & Packaging (-10.42pts), and Food & Personal Care Products (-8.87pts).

In the broader market, the All-Share Index closed at 98,589.91, gaining 474.85 points or 0.48%. Total market volume was recorded at 453.22 million shares, with traded value standing at Rs22.79 billion. A total of 293,598 trades were reported across 484 companies, of which 222 closed higher, 209 declined, and 53 remained unchanged.

The modest upward movement in the market came as investors weighed the risk of near-term supply disruptions against rapidly escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. Concerns over potential disruptions in global oil supply kept energy stocks in focus, while broader sentiment remained cautious amid uncertainty over how the geopolitical situation may unfold.