PSX Closing Bell: Green Edge

July 03, 2026 (MLN): The benchmark KSE-100 Index concluded Friday's trading session at 185,372.20, posting a gain of 851.24 points, or 0.46%, as investors remained upbeat amid easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and softer international oil prices, while continued optimism over ongoing U.S.-Iran diplomatic engagement supported risk appetite.

Market sentiment stayed positive after oil prices remained under pressure on hopes that diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran would reduce the likelihood of further conflict in the Middle East, easing concerns over global energy supplies.

The improved external backdrop encouraged buying in banking, oil and gas, and fertilizer stocks, helping the benchmark extend its gains.

The index traded in a range of 1,206.00 points, touching an intraday high of 185,668.65 (+1,147.69 points) and a low of 184,462.65 (-58.31 points).

The total volume of the KSE-100 Index stood at 314.71 million shares.

Of the 100 index companies, 58 closed higher, 42 closed lower.

Top gainers during the day were IBFL (+10.00%), HCAR (+5.72%), PGLC (+3.47%), LOTCHEM (+3.20%), and AKBL (+3.20%).

On the losing side, SRVI (-2.88%), MEHT (-2.26%), ATLH (-2.02%), AICL (-1.81%), and CHCC (-1.49%) posted the steepest declines.

In terms of index-point contribution, UBL (+177.14pts) led the gains, followed by OGDC (+142.79pts), FFC (+122.87pts), MARI (+103.95pts), and PPL (+64.61pts).

Meanwhile, the biggest drags on the index were SRVI (-54.11pts), EFERT (-31.10pts), BAFL (-19.85pts), CHCC (-19.02pts), and ENGROH (-18.86pts).

Sector-wise, the KSE-100 Index was supported by Commercial Banks (+391.89pts), Oil & Gas Exploration Companies (+312.21pts), Fertilizer (+82.58pts), Pharmaceuticals (+34.74pts), and Power Generation & Distribution (+34.26pts).

On the other hand, Leather & Tanneries (-54.11pts), Insurance (-14.69pts), Cement (-14.54pts), Investment Banks/Investment Companies/Securities Companies (-11.80pts), and Miscellaneous (-9.58pts) weighed on the benchmark.

In the broader market, the All-Share Index settled at 111,991.85, up 718.12 points, or 0.65%.

Overall market activity remained healthy, with total traded volume reaching 815.65 million shares, compared with 994.75 million shares in the previous session, while traded value stood at Rs42.63 billion, down Rs13.16 billion.

A total of 442,470 trades were recorded across 494 companies, of which 256 closed higher, 211 lower, and 27 remained unchanged.

To note, the KSE-100 has gained 5,070 points or 2.81% during the fiscal year, whereas it has increased 11,318 points or 6.50% so far this calendar year.

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