Selective Buying Keeps KSE-100 in Green Despite Mixed Sector Performance

Selective buying in cement and banking stocks is keeping the Pakistan Stock Exchange’s benchmark KSE-100 index in positive territory as investors continue positioning themselves in fundamentally strong counters. The market is ending the trading session with moderate gains, reflecting steady confidence among participants.

The index is closing at 183,049.81 points, up 896.25 points or 0.49 percent. It is opening at 182,739.72 points and gradually strengthening as buying picks up. The benchmark is touching 183,801.71 points during the day before minor profit-taking pulls it down to 182,054.65 points. However, support levels are holding firm, enabling the market to recover by the close.

Volumes are remaining strong at 350.08 million shares, a sign that investors are actively trading and maintaining interest in the market. Analysts note that consistent liquidity is reducing volatility and supporting steady growth.

Heavyweight stocks are playing a decisive role. Lucky Cement, FABL, MCB, BAFL, and Engro are collectively pushing the index upward with significant point contributions. These stocks are benefiting from positive earnings expectations and sectoral strength.

Conversely, BAHL, PPL, UBL, SAZEW, and OGDC are exerting downward pressure, reflecting mixed performance across industries. Still, their impact is not enough to derail the broader rally.

Looking at the bigger picture, the KSE-100’s 45.71 percent FYTD gain underscores the market’s strong recovery, while 5.17 percent CYTD growth shows continued upward momentum in early 2026.

Investors remain hopeful that improving economic indicators and corporate fundamentals will sustain the market’s progress. If current trends persist, the PSX may continue its gradual climb in the coming sessions.