KSE-100 Crosses 185,000 as PSX Witnesses Strong Bullish Session

Pakistan Stock Exchange delivered another bullish performance on Thursday as the KSE-100 Index closed above 185,000 points after gaining 3,642.50 points.
The market opened positively at 182,559.69 points and remained in green territory throughout the day. Buying interest remained consistent, pushing the index to an intraday high of 185,208.98 points before settling at 185,098.83 points.
The index recorded a 2.01 percent increase, highlighting strong investor participation.
Market Drivers
Heavy buying in oil, gas, fertilizer, and power sector stocks played a key role in the rally. OGDC topped the list of contributors, followed by PPL and HUBC.
ENGROH and FFC further strengthened the upward movement, showing investors’ confidence in companies with stable earnings outlook.
Controlled Losses
Despite a strong rally, a few stocks witnessed minor declines. POL, PIOC, MEHT, KAPCO, and PSEL acted as draggers, but their combined impact remained limited.
Growth Trends
The KSE-100 index has now recorded:
FYTD growth: 47.34%
CYTD growth: 6.35%
These figures reflect the long-term recovery trend in Pakistan’s equity market.
Trading Activity
Index constituent volume of 381.92 million shares highlighted strong liquidity and active participation from investors.
Analysts believe such volumes are essential for sustaining long-term market growth.
Investor Confidence
Market participants remained optimistic, believing that economic stability, controlled inflation expectations, and improved corporate earnings outlook are supporting the PSX rally.
“The market is no longer moving on speculation alone,” said an equity analyst. “It is now supported by real confidence.”
What Lies Ahead
Experts advise investors to remain informed and selective while continuing to monitor global economic developments. If current momentum sustains, PSX could continue setting new records in 2026.