Karachi, January 19, 2026: The benchmark KSE-100 index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened the new trading week on a strong footing, posting a sharp intraday surge driven by aggressive buying across key sectors.
By 11:15 AM Pakistan Standard Time (PST), the KSE-100 index had climbed more than 2,200 points, reflecting renewed investor confidence and strong market participation. The index traded around the 187,300 level, marking one of the strongest intraday performances in recent sessions.
Market data showed that the index touched an intraday high near 187,344 points, while the session low remained above 186,100 points, indicating sustained buying interest throughout the morning. The benchmark had closed the previous session at approximately 185,099 points, making the current rally a significant upward move.
Trading activity remained robust, with share volumes crossing 151 million, while the total traded value exceeded Rs 16 billion, underscoring strong liquidity and broad-based participation. Market participants attributed the sharp rise to positive sentiment, selective institutional buying, and expectations of improved macroeconomic indicators.
Analysts noted that continued momentum will depend on investor response to upcoming economic data, corporate earnings, and policy-related developments. However, the strong start has set a positive tone for the week, with bulls firmly in control during early trading hours.
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