Karachi, January 20, 2026 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a strong bullish momentum on Tuesday as the benchmark KSE-100 index surged by 860 points, continuing its ongoing rally in the local equity market. The index closed at 188,622 points, up from Monday’s close of 187,762 points, reflecting renewed investor confidence.
Analysts attributed the gains to positive market sentiment driven by improving macroeconomic indicators and active buying in key sectors, including banking, oil and gas, and cement. The rally also reflected optimism among institutional and retail investors who are increasingly participating in the market amid expectations of corporate earnings growth and policy stability.
The intraday trading range for the KSE-100 index remained between 187,192 and 188,958 points, indicating high volatility but sustained upward momentum. Trading volume remained strong, with over 454 million shares changing hands, and the total market value of traded shares stood at approximately Rs45.36 billion.
Market experts said that the continued rally highlights growing investor confidence in Pakistan’s equity market, driven by a combination of supportive economic policies, corporate performance, and strategic foreign and domestic investments. They also cautioned that short-term corrections could occur but emphasized that the overall outlook remains positive.
Investors are advised to monitor market developments closely, as sector-specific rallies and macroeconomic factors are likely to influence trading patterns in the coming weeks, sustaining the momentum in Pakistan’s capital market.