PSX Closing Bell: Green Surge

August 17, 2026 (MLN): The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed Monday's session marginally higher, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining nearly 398 points as strong buying in oil & gas marketing, exploration and refinery stocks offset losses in banks, cement and fertilizer sectors.

Market sentiment remained supported by renewed interest in energy stocks as oil prices held firm amid concerns over potential supply disruptions. Tighter tanker movements through the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend heightened worries about crude supplies amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict, supporting oil-related equities at the local bourse.

The benchmark KSE-100 Index concluded Monday's trading session at 180,502.44, showing an increase of 397.83 points or 0.22%.

The index remained positive throughout the day, touching an intraday high of 181,158.86 (+1,054.25 points) and a low of 180,281.75 (+177.14 points).

The total volume traded in the KSE-100 Index stood at 511.22 million shares.

Of the 100 index companies, 43 closed higher, while 57 closed lower.

Top gainers during the day were CNERGY (+9.72%), HGFA (+9.03%), PSO (+8.94%), ATRL (+8.52%), and SSGC (+5.17%).

On the other hand, top losers were GADT (-2.47%), SAZEW (-2.44%), HMB (-2.12%), IBFL (-2.11%), and HBL (-2.06%).

In terms of index-point contributions, PSO (+260.12pts), PPL (+199.20pts), ATRL (+133.25pts), CNERGY (+64.54pts), and OGDC (+64.29pts) propped up the index.

Meanwhile, HBL (-142.65pts), FFC (-117.46pts), SYS (-52.12pts), LUCK (-50.32pts), and HMB (-40.16pts) dragged the benchmark lower.

Sector-wise, the KSE-100 Index was supported by Oil & Gas Marketing Companies (+321.64pts), Oil & Gas Exploration Companies (+299.82pts), Refinery (+197.79pts), Leather & Tanneries (+62.65pts), and Engineering (+29.75pts).

The index was let down by Commercial Banks (-186.77pts), Cement (-114.95pts), Fertilizer (-91.29pts), Technology & Communication (-32.42pts), and Power Generation & Distribution (-29.84pts).

In the broader market, the All-Share Index closed at 109,207.13, posting a net gain of 369.08 points or 0.34%.

Total market volume stood at 1,047.68 million shares, compared with 891.33m in the previous session, while traded value was recorded at Rs48.33 billion, showing an increase of Rs11.63bn.

A total of 478,897 trades were reported across 497 companies, with 196 stocks closing higher, 276 lower, and 25 remaining unchanged.

To note, the KSE-100 has gained 201 points or 0.11% during the fiscal year, whereas it has increased 6,448 points or 3.70% so far this calendar year.

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