KARACHI, May 5, 2026 – The benchmark KSE-100 index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) gained 793 points on Tuesday, closing higher in a mixed and volatile trading session.
Market sentiment remained cautious throughout the day due to ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, particularly linked to US–Iran developments.
KSE-100 Closing Snapshot
| Indicator | Value |
| Market Status | Closed |
| Current Index | 164,742.47 |
| Change | +793.53 |
| Percent Change | +0.48% |
| High | 164,920.34 |
| Low | 162,532.98 |
| Volume (Index) | 209,981,622 |
| Previous Close | 163,948.94 |
| Value | Rs16,929,425,331 |
Market Performance and Volatility
According to analysts at Topline Securities Limited, the KSE-100 index experienced sharp swings during the session, hitting an intraday low of 1,415 points and a high of 971 points before settling at 164,742 points.
Despite the positive close, the session reflected underlying uncertainty as investors reacted to global geopolitical developments.
Pressure from Heavyweight Stocks
Index-heavy stocks including HUBC, UBL, LUCK, INDU, and KTML remained under selling pressure, collectively dragging the index down by 167 points.
This selling activity limited the overall upside despite broader market participation.
Trading Activity Remains Strong
Overall market activity stayed robust, with total traded volume reaching 453 million shares and a turnover of Rs22.7 billion.
Among individual stocks, Bank of Punjab (BOP) led the volume chart, with 45 million shares traded during the session.
Market Outlook
Analysts expect continued volatility in the sessions ahead, as investor sentiment remains sensitive to geopolitical developments and macroeconomic signals.
Market participants are likely to remain cautious while monitoring both global and domestic factors influencing the equity market.