Karachi, January 16, 2026 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed a remarkable surge on Friday as the benchmark KSE-100 index gained more than 3,200 points during intraday trading, reflecting strong buying momentum across key sectors.
By 11:05 AM, the index had climbed to 184,675.69 points, marking a 1.77% increase from the previous day’s close of 181,456.33 points. The intraday high reached 184,745.34 points, while the low for the session stood at 182,559.69 points, showing significant market activity within the first hours of trading.
Market analysts attributed the sharp gains to massive buying across blue-chip stocks, particularly in banking, technology, and energy sectors. Investor confidence appeared to rise as trading volume hit 140.3 million shares, with a total market value of over Rs19.15 billion, indicating robust liquidity in the bourse.
The rally also reflects growing optimism among traders amid positive economic indicators and renewed foreign investor interest in the Pakistani stock market. Brokers noted that sentiment was driven by expectations of stable macroeconomic policies and corporate earnings announcements that could further boost investor confidence.
Despite the early surge, analysts cautioned that intraday fluctuations remain a part of normal trading patterns, urging investors to monitor market trends closely. The strong performance of the KSE-100 index today underscores the resilience of Pakistan’s capital markets and highlights opportunities for both local and international investors looking to capitalize on current market momentum.