PSX Opening Bell: Green Lights Flash Early

May 25, 2026 (MLN): The benchmark KSE-100 Index opened the week on a strong positive note on Monday, climbing 3,611.88 points or 2.15% to reach 171,456.12 by 9:37am, as investor sentiment improved sharply following developments pointing toward a possible breakthrough in Middle East peace negotiations.

The index remained firmly in positive territory throughout the early session, touching an intraday high of 171,519.26 (+3,675.02) and a low of 170,747.28 (+2,903.04) points. Total volume traded in the KSE-100 Index stood at 12.27 million shares during the opening hours.

Out of the 100 index companies, 87 advanced, 2 declined, 1 remained unchanged, while 10 stayed untraded, reflecting broad-based bullish momentum across the market.

Leading the gainers were PTC (+8.24%), AICL (+5.54%), MLCF (+5.03%), KTML (+4.88%), and NBP (+4.19%). 

In terms of index-point contribution, UBL (+380.31pts), FFC (+220.75pts), ENGROH (+219.16pts), MEBL (+199.98pts), and LUCK (+178.46pts) led the rally. 

Sector-wise, the market was mainly supported by Commercial Banks (+1244.76pts), Cement (+431.91pts), Oil & Gas Exploration Companies (+364.90pts), Fertilizer (+357.95pts), and Technology & Communication (+238.49pts).

In the broader market, the All-Share Index gained 1,949.32 points or 1.93% to trade at 103,139.78. Total market volume stood at 23.10 million shares, with traded value recorded at Rs1.42 billion. A total of 14,567 trades were reported across 331 companies, with 298 advancing, 23 declining, and 10 remaining unchanged.

Investor confidence strengthened after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened under a broader Middle East peace agreement that is reportedly close to finalization following extensive negotiations involving regional stakeholders.

The development eased fears of prolonged disruptions in global energy supplies and improved risk appetite across emerging markets, including Pakistan. Sentiment received an additional boost after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif publicly praised the diplomatic efforts and acknowledged Pakistan’s participation in the high-level discussions through Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir Ahmed Shah.

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