KSE-100 index hits all-time high as PSX sees record rally

KSE-100 index hits all-time high as PSX sees record rally

The KSE-100 hits all-time high as PSX stays bullish. File photo

January, 5 2026

KARACHI (Suno News): The KSE-100 hits all-time high as PSX stays bullish, jumping sharply on strong buying and lifting market confidence to a new level.

The benchmark KSE-100 Index closed strong, gaining 3,373.31 points or 1.88 percent to settle at a historic 182,408.24 points, up from 179,034.93 points in the previous session. Investors showed strong interest across key sectors, pushing the market to a fresh peak.

Trading activity also improved. The ready market recorded a volume of 1,384.300 million shares with a traded value of Rs78,095,000,000, compared to 1,113.099 million shares worth Rs64,340,000,000 earlier. Market capitalization rose to Rs20,509,000,000,000 from Rs20,213,000,000,000.

Out of 483 active companies, 256 shares moved up, 197 fell, while 30 remained unchanged, showing broad-based participation in the rally.

Bank of Punjab led volumes with 95.463 million shares. It was followed by Pak International Bulk Terminal with 79.721 million shares and K-Electric Limited with 75.184 million shares.

Among top gainers, PIA Holding Company Limited surged by Rs1,408.26 to close at Rs25,052.36, while Indus Motor Company Limited added Rs55.04 to end at Rs2,102.33. On the downside, Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited dropped by Rs91.99 to Rs28,908.00, and Rafhan Maize Products Company Limited fell by Rs82.55 to Rs9,930.92.

In the futures market, turnover increased to 307.050 million shares valued at Rs16,872,000,000, compared to 212.329 million shares worth Rs13,606,000,000 previously. Of 313 futures companies, 216 gained, 93 declined, and four stayed flat. BOP-JAN led futures volumes, followed by PIBTL-JAN and TELE-JAN.

The strong rise shows high investor confidence. Heavy volumes suggest fresh money entering the market. If buying stays strong, the positive trend may continue.