Karachi, February 26, 2026: The KSE-100 Index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) surged 4,267 points on Thursday, fueled by aggressive buying and improved market sentiment after several days of selling pressure. Investors took advantage of attractive valuations, driving the benchmark index to its highest levels in recent sessions.
Analysts noted that the market opened near the lower end and initially faced selling pressure, dipping to an intra-day low of 162,953.63 points. However, strong buying interest propelled a sustained recovery, with the index hitting an intra-day high of 169,374.27 points. The KSE-100 ultimately closed at 168,893.08 points, up 4,266.79 points (2.59%).
KSE-100 Index Market Snapshot – February 26, 2026
| Market Indicator | Value |
| Current Index | 168,893.08 |
| Change | 4,266.79 |
| Percent Change | 2.59% |
| Intra-day High | 169,374.27 |
| Intra-day Low | 162,953.63 |
| Volume | 355,320,144 shares |
| Previous Close | 164,626.29 |
| Market Value | Rs29,554,789,644 |
Market Insights
Analysts said valuations have become highly attractive after a ~25,000-point correction, prompting a strong rebound. With the rollover week nearly over, many positions have already been squared off, easing market pressure and allowing bulls to dominate trading.
Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb commented on the market outlook, stating that Pakistan will hold detailed discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the third economic review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme. He dismissed concerns regarding the rollover of deposits from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and expressed confidence in the government’s fiscal management, particularly in tax collection.
A day earlier, the PSX experienced a broad-based decline as selling pressure and futures rollover activity dampened investor sentiment. The KSE-100 Index had settled at 164,626.29 points, losing 1,632.25 points (0.98%), highlighting the market’s volatile nature ahead of Thursday’s bullish session.
The strong performance on Thursday reflects renewed investor confidence and the potential for further gains, provided macroeconomic conditions remain stable and government policies support market growth.