KARACHI, May 7, 2026 – The benchmark KSE-100 index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed higher on Thursday, gaining 1,189 points despite a volatile trading session marked by early rallies and mid-session profit-taking.
The KSE-100 index settled at 172,894.27 points, up 1,189.52 points or 0.69 percent compared with the previous close of 171,704.75 points.
According to analysts at Topline Securities Limited, the local bourse opened on a strong footing, extending bullish momentum from the previous trading session. The benchmark index climbed to an intraday high of 173,274.54 points, reflecting investor optimism.
However, profit-taking during the middle of the session triggered sharp fluctuations, erasing a large portion of the gains and pulling the market down to an intraday low of 171,541.04 points.
Despite the volatility, the market managed to recover and close firmly in positive territory, indicating sustained investor confidence.
Analysts said index-heavy stocks including UBL, FFC, LUCK, OGDC, and MARI played a major role in supporting the benchmark index. Collectively, these stocks contributed around 735 points to the day’s gains.
Trading activity remained robust during the session. Total market volume stood at 429.2 million shares, while the value of traded shares reached Rs41.1 billion.
Bank of Punjab (BOP) emerged as the volume leader with around 86 million shares changing hands during the trading session.
The positive close follows Wednesday’s sharp rally when the KSE-100 index surged nearly 7,000 points amid optimism surrounding possible diplomatic progress between the United States and Iran, which improved sentiment across regional markets.
KSE-100 Index Closing Snapshot – May 7, 2026
| Market Status | Closed |
| Current Index | 172,894.27 |
| Change | +1,189.52 |
| Percent Change | +0.69% |
| High | 173,274.54 |
| Low | 171,541.04 |
| Volume | 429,217,764 |
| Previous Close | 171,704.75 |
| Value | Rs41,107,624,919 |