PSX rally today gathered pace on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, as the KSE-100 Index surged well above the previous close and moved past the 165,000 mark during afternoon trading. Official PSX data showed the benchmark at 165,407.83, up 4,816.50 points, or 3.00%, as of 2:59 PM.
The previous close stood at 160,591.33, while the day’s range stretched from 163,416.54 to 165,568.67. That confirms a strong intraday rebound after a volatile run in recent sessions.
| Date | Closing / Latest Level | Daily Change (Points) | Daily Change (%) | Notes |
| April 13, 2026 (Yesterday) | 160,591.33 | -6,600 points | -3.95% | Sharp decline, highly volatile session with significant selling pressure |
| April 14, 2026 (Today) | 165,145 – 165,512 (intraday / late afternoon) | +4,554 to +4,921 points | +2.84% to +3.06% | Strong rebound, index crossed 165,000 mark comfortably |
The market opened in positive territory and continued to strengthen through morning and afternoon trade. It said the index had earlier touched 164,683 points and later traded between 165,000 and 165,450, with gains briefly reaching 4,000 to 4,800 points. Those figures broadly align with the official PSX reading recorded later in the day.
The move to improving investor sentiment, driven by hopes of de-escalation in the Middle East, ongoing diplomatic efforts and a fragile ceasefire. It also points to stronger Asian market sentiment, lower oil prices and a weaker safe-haven dollar as supportive factors for emerging markets like Pakistan.
Investors responded positively to reports that Washington and Tehran have kept the door open for further dialogue. That shift helped improve risk appetite across local equities. Strong buying was visible in banks, oil and gas, and power stocks, while trading volumes remained healthy. Official PSX data showed KSE-100 volume at 309,733,477 shares as of 2:59 PM.
The same official data shows the benchmark remains down 4.97% year to date, even after Tuesday’s jump, underscoring the significance of the day’s recovery in the context of recent losses. The official PSX site lists the market summary section, while the PSX Data Portal provides live benchmark readings and day ranges.
