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The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended its recovery on Tuesday, with the KSE‑100 index rising 1% to 186,900 points, as investor confidence was boosted by improving geopolitical sentiment and sustained institutional buying.
The benchmark gained 1,842 points, trading in a range of 185,546 to 187,519. Earlier selling pressure, driven by geopolitical uncertainty and caution ahead of the corporate results season, appeared to ease.
Total volumes increased to 848.5 million shares, up from 740 million on Monday, while the value of traded shares stood at Rs50 billion. A total of 486 companies were active, with 294 closing higher, 145 declining, and 47 unchanged.
K‑Electric led volumes with 99.6 million shares traded, closing at Rs7.35, up Rs0.24.
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Blue-chip stocks were key drivers, including Fauji Fertiliser, United Bank, Engro Holdings, Habib Metro Bank, Systems Limited, Pakistan State Oil, MCB Bank, Bank Al Habib, Bank Al Falah, Interloop, and National Bank.
Sector-wise, commercial banks, fertilizers, technology, and pharmaceuticals led the positive momentum, reflecting broad-based strength across the market.
“Steady institutional buying and easing geopolitical concerns supported the market, while volumes gradually returned to normal levels,” noted KTrade Securities.
Analysts said that if geopolitical stability persists and retail participation improves, the PSX could maintain its upward trajectory in the near term, signaling growing investor confidence in Pakistan’s equity market.
