PSX Closing Bell: Green Carries Through

September 18, 2026 (MLN): Pakistan’s benchmark KSE-100 Index extended its recovery on Friday, gaining 1,841.39 points or 1.09% to close at 170,884.58, as broad-based buying across banks, cement, fertilizer and exploration stocks lifted investor sentiment.

The market’s positive momentum was supported by a decline in oil prices, as expectations of additional Saudi crude reaching international markets helped ease supply concerns. The softer oil outlook provided relief to investors despite renewed concerns over escalating attacks involving Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthi forces.

The index remained positive throughout the session, hitting an intraday high of 171,036.71, up 1,993.52 points, while the low stood at 169,399.98, still 356.79 points above the previous close.

The total volume of the KSE-100 Index stood at 165.82 million shares.

Of the 100 index companies, 83 closed up, 16 closed down, while 1 remained unchanged.

YOUW (+4.62%), BNWM (+4.48%), AIRLINK (+4.43%), POWER (+4.26%), and NPL (+3.99%) were the top gainers.

Meanwhile, PGLC (-3.20%), PSEL (-2.09%), GHNI (-1.98%), IBFL (-1.69%), and SRVI (-1.62%) were the top losers.

In terms of index-point contributions, FFC (+225.28pts), UBL (+207.49pts), MEBL (+142.03pts), LUCK (+141.17pts), and HBL (+117.24pts) were the major contributors to the index’s gains.

On the other hand, PSEL (-30.20pts), SRVI (-24.35pts), NESTLE (-14.13pts), GHNI (-11.57pts), and AICL (-9.02pts) dragged the index lower.

Sector-wise, Commercial Banks (+802.77pts), Cement (+266.19pts), Fertilizer (+257.05pts), Oil & Gas Exploration Companies (+129.28pts), and Power Generation & Distribution (+80.31pts) provided the strongest support.

The index was weighed down by Leather & Tanneries (-24.35pts), Miscellaneous (-19.33pts), Insurance (-9.02pts), Refinery (-4.92pts), and Synthetic & Rayon (-2.70pts).

In the broader market, the All-Share Index closed at 103,297.22, gaining 1,052.60 points or 1.03%.

Total market volume increased to 576.26 million shares from 386.37m in the previous session, while traded value rose by Rs2.32bn to Rs22.41bn.

A total of 321,769 trades were reported across 495 companies, with 350 closing up, 110 down, and 35 remaining unchanged.

To note, the KSE-100 has lost 9,417 points or 5.22% during the fiscal year, whereas it has decreased 3,170 points or 1.82% so far this calendar year.

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