KSE-100 Surges Past 154,000, Closes at 154,277 with 1,611-Point Gain

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) sustained its bullish momentum on Wednesday as the benchmark KSE-100 Index closed at 154,277, marking a robust gain of 1,611 points. The index touched an intraday high of 154,511 and a low of 153,130, while overall trading activity remained strong with 470 million shares traded and a total turnover of PKR 44.2 billion.

Major contributors to the rally 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)

On the volumes board, BOP dominated with 146.1 million shares, followed by NBP with 27.4 million shares.

Sector-wise, strong buying was witnessed in Exploration & Production, Oil Marketing Companies, Power, and Banking, while Fertilizers showed a mixed trend.

Importantly, the index crossed the 154,000 level for the first time and closed above this milestone, reinforcing bullish investor sentiment.

Looking ahead, the market is expected to retain its upward trajectory, though intermittent volatility may emerge as the index approaches record highs. Investors are encouraged to remain focused on fundamentally strong sectors — particularly E&Ps, OMCs, Fertilizers, and Banks — which continue to offer attractive dividend yields and long-term growth prospects.