Karachi, February 4, 2026 – The benchmark KSE-100 index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its bullish momentum on Wednesday, gaining 931 points as sustained buying interest lifted market sentiment.
The index closed at 187,832 points, compared to the previous session’s close of 186,901 points, reflecting growing investor confidence.
Market participants said the rally was driven by institutional buying, selective interest in banking, energy, and index-heavy stocks, and expectations of improved economic indicators. Positive cues from global markets and stability in the local currency also supported the upward trend during the trading session.
The KSE-100 index remained in positive territory throughout the day, touching an intraday high of 188,312 points before witnessing some profit-taking near closing hours. Despite minor volatility, overall sentiment stayed upbeat, with investors continuing to build positions in fundamentally strong stocks.
Trading activity remained robust, as reflected by a total volume of over 767 million shares, while the total market value crossed Rs31.8 billion, indicating healthy liquidity. Analysts believe the ongoing rally signals renewed confidence in Pakistan’s equity market, although they advise investors to remain cautious amid potential short-term corrections.
Below are the key market statistics for Wednesday’s trading session:
| Market Indicator | Details |
| Current Index | 187,832.08 |
| Change | +931.35 points |
| Percentage Change | 0.50% |
| Day’s High | 188,312.20 |
| Day’s Low | 187,018.69 |
| Volume | 767,506,930 shares |
| Previous Close | 186,900.73 |
| Traded Value | Rs31,836,375,062 |
Market experts expect momentum to remain positive in the near term, supported by active participation and improving investor sentiment.