PSX Closing Bell: Reclaiming Lost Ground

March 05, 2026 (MLN): The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) rebounded strongly on Thursday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index recovering sharply after the previous session’s decline, as investor sentiment improved and broad-based buying returned across key sectors.

The KSE-100 Index concluded the session at 161,210.67, posting a gain of 5,433.46 points or 3.49%.

The market remained in positive territory throughout the trading day, touching an intraday high of 161,476.84 (+5,699.63) while the day’s low was recorded at 156,250.28 (+473.07).

Total volume for the KSE-100 Index stood at 402.54 million shares, reflecting renewed participation from investors following the previous session’s cautious trading.

Market breadth remained overwhelmingly positive, with 85 companies closing higher, 14 declining, and 1 remaining unchanged.

Among the top gainers were DHPL (+10.00%), ATRL (+10.00%), SSGC (+9.99%), PTC (+9.89%), and HUMNL (+9.32%). Meanwhile, top losers included ABOT (-3.50%), HINOON (-2.42%), HALEON (-1.95%), CHCC (-1.01%), and SRVI (-0.89%).

In terms of index-point contribution, the biggest positive impact came from HUBC (+482.32pts), OGDC (+475.50pts), FFC (+445.06pts), ENGROH (+429.57pts), and MEBL (+365.53pts). On the downside, ABOT (-24.64pts), HINOON (-15.43pts), FATIMA (-12.93pts), SRVI (-10.83pts), and CHCC (-9.43pts) exerted minor pressure on the index.

Sector-wise, the rally was driven by Commercial Banks (+1195.39pts), Oil & Gas Exploration Companies (+1112.38pts), Power Generation & Distribution (+559.22pts), Fertilizer (+504.31pts), and Investment Banks / Investment Companies / Securities Companies (+450.68pts).

On the other hand, limited pressure came from Leather & Tanneries (-10.83pts), while minor movements were recorded in Synthetic & Rayon, Leasing Companies, Textile Weaving, and Vanaspati & Allied Industries.

In the broader market, the All-Share Index closed at 96,097.28, gaining 3,102.77 points or 3.34%.

Total market volume rose to 723.88 million shares, up from 622.69 million in the previous session, while traded value increased by Rs5.23 billion to Rs35.18 billion, indicating improved trading activity.

A total of 333,398 trades were reported across 478 companies, with 350 closing higher, 78 declining, and 50 remaining unchanged, highlighting the strength of the recovery.

The market’s rebound comes a day after Wednesday’s decline, when investors remained cautious amid geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East.

Thursday’s rally was supported by renewed buying interest as global sentiment improved, with international equity markets posting gains while gold and oil prices also moved higher, reflecting shifting risk dynamics in global markets.

To note, the KSE-100 has gained 35,583 points or 28.32% during the fiscal year, whereas it has decreased 12,844 points or 7.38% so far this calendar year.

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