KSE-100 Surges Past 152,000, Closes at Record 152,202 (+1,226 Points)

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a strong bullish session on Tuesday as the KSE-100 Index surged by 1,226 points, closing at 152,202 — its highest-ever level. The benchmark touched an intraday high of 152,805 and a low of 151,320, reflecting robust investor sentiment.

Market participation remained active, with 337.9 million shares traded, generating a turnover of PKR 35.9 billion.

Key movers of the day included:

• HUBC (+8.1%, 405 points)
• FFC (+1.5%, 184 points)
• OGDC (+1.4%, 82 points)
• MARI (+1.2%, 64 points)
• PPL (+1.3%, 52 points)

In terms of volumes, BOP (51.6m shares) and HUBC (38.2m shares) led the activity.

Sector-wise, Exploration & Production (E&Ps), Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs), Power, and Fertilizers drove the rally, while Banks and Cement exhibited a mixed performance.

The index’s decisive breach of the 152,000 mark signals continued market strength. Analysts, however, caution that volatility may emerge as the index approaches all-time highs. Investors are advised to focus on fundamentally strong sectors — particularly E&Ps, OMCs, Fertilizers, and Banks — which continue to offer attractive dividend yields and long-term growth prospects.

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a strong bullish session on Tuesday as the KSE-100 Index surged by 1,226 points, closing at 152,202 — its highest-ever level. The benchmark touched an intraday high of 152,805 and a low of 151,320, reflecting robust investor sentiment.

Market participation remained active, with 337.9 million shares traded, generating a turnover of PKR 35.9 billion.

Key movers of the day included:

• HUBC (+8.1%, 405 points)
• FFC (+1.5%, 184 points)
• OGDC (+1.4%, 82 points)
• MARI (+1.2%, 64 points)
• PPL (+1.3%, 52 points)

In terms of volumes, BOP (51.6m shares) and HUBC (38.2m shares) led the activity.

Sector-wise, Exploration & Production (E&Ps), Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs), Power, and Fertilizers drove the rally, while Banks and Cement exhibited a mixed performance.

The index’s decisive breach of the 152,000 mark signals continued market strength. Analysts, however, caution that volatility may emerge as the index approaches all-time highs. Investors are advised to focus on fundamentally strong sectors — particularly E&Ps, OMCs, Fertilizers, and Banks — which continue to offer attractive dividend yields and long-term growth prospects.