Market gains 0.58% as buying interest returns across key sectors, led by oil, fertiliser and cement stocks
KARACHI, June 4, 2026 — The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) saw a strong rebound on Thursday as the benchmark KSE-100 Index gained 984.86 points amid broad-based buying interest and improved investor sentiment.
The index closed at 171,175.50 points, up 0.58% from the previous close of 170,190.64 points.
During intraday trading, the market remained volatile, touching a high of 171,455.76 points and a low of 170,563.40 points before settling firmly in positive territory.
Market participation improved compared to the previous session, with trading volume rising to 216.2 million shares and total value reaching Rs18.80 billion.
Analysts said the market initially experienced a mild pullback but regained momentum in the latter half of the session as buying interest strengthened across key sectors.
According to analysts at Topline Securities Limited, the benchmark index briefly surged by as much as 1,265 points intraday before closing higher by 984 points.
They noted that the recovery was driven by broad-based buying activity in heavyweight sectors, particularly oil, fertiliser and cement stocks.
Market sentiment was supported by easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, with the absence of further escalation in US–Iran relations helping stabilise global oil prices and improve investor confidence.
On the index contribution side, major stocks including Fauji Fertiliser Company Limited, Pakistan Petroleum Limited, Oil & Gas Development Company Limited, Lucky Cement Limited and Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited collectively added around 458 points to the benchmark.
Beco Steel Limited led the volume chart with 113 million shares traded during the session.
Overall, analysts said the session reflected renewed bullish sentiment at the PSX, supported by improved macroeconomic signals and easing external pressures.
