Karachi, January 13, 2026 – The benchmark KSE-100 index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) staged a strong rebound on Tuesday, surging by 1,567 points as aggressive buying emerged in the final hours of trading.
The index closed at 183,951 points, marking a sharp recovery from the previous session’s close of 182,384 points. Market sentiment improved notably toward the end of the day, helping the benchmark erase earlier losses and finish firmly in positive territory.
According to analysts at Topline Securities Limited, the KSE-100 index experienced significant intraday volatility before settling higher. During the session, the index touched an intraday high of 184,304 points, while it also slipped to a low of 180,589 points, reflecting cautious investor behavior amid fluctuating market conditions.
Heavyweight stocks played a pivotal role in driving the rally. Major banking and cement sector scrips, including United Bank Limited (UBL), National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), MCB Bank, Lucky Cement (LUCK), and Meezan Bank (MEBL), collectively added 936 points to the benchmark index. In contrast, selling pressure in select stocks such as Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC), SAZEW, and HALEON trimmed 158 points from the overall gains.
Despite the strong index performance, trading activity remained relatively subdued. Total market volume stood at 1,033 million shares, while the value of shares traded amounted to Rs62.9 billion. Bank of Punjab (BOP) topped the volume chart, with 73 million shares changing hands during the session.
Market participants remain watchful, as investors continue to respond to economic cues and sector-specific developments in the days ahead.