The Pakistan Stock Exchange extended its record-breaking rally on Tuesday, reinforcing expectations of a strong market outlook heading into 2026. Improving sentiment and sustained liquidity continued to anchor investor confidence.
The market opened firmly and quickly climbed to an intraday high of 174,805.16 during early trade. Profit-taking followed, pushing the index to a session low of 174,121.42. Buyers soon returned, stabilising sentiment and guiding a steady recovery through the afternoon.
The benchmark KSE-100 Index stayed in positive territory throughout the session. This resilience reflected continued confidence rather than speculative buying. Energy, banking, and power stocks drove gains, while fertiliser and cement shares faced mild pressure due to selective profit-taking.
At the close, the KSE-100 settled at a fresh all-time high of 174,472.80. The index added 576.45 points, marking a gain of 0.33 per cent for the day.
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Strong buying interest emerged in key energy and banking names, which provided the backbone of the rally. In contrast, select fertiliser and cement stocks weighed modestly on the index. Analysts noted that sector rotation, rather than broad-based selling, shaped market moves.
Market participation remained healthy despite intraday volatility. All-share volumes reached 842 million shares, highlighting steady liquidity. Overall trading volume stood at 851 million shares, slightly below Monday’s 858 million. The value of traded shares amounted to Rs. 44.9 billion.
A total of 479 companies traded during the session. Of these, 282 stocks closed higher, 158 declined, and 39 ended unchanged. Trust Brokerage led volumes, with 57.5 million shares traded as the stock rose Rs0.63 to close at Rs3.99.
Analysts expect the market outlook to remain constructive. Improving macroeconomic indicators and sustained sector-wise interest continue to support the PSX’s upward momentum.
