PSX Today: KSE-100 Jumps 1,841 Points – Key Market Update

PSX Today remained in focus as Pakistan’s benchmark stock market index delivered another strong recovery in the latest trading session. The KSE-100 Index gained 1,841.39 points, or 1.09 percent, on Friday, September 18, 2026, and closed at 170,884.58 points.

Since September 20, 2026, falls on a Sunday, there is no regular PSX trading session today. Therefore, Friday’s closing figures are the latest available market numbers for this PSX Today update.

PSX Today: KSE-100 Index Latest Update

The KSE-100 opened near the 169,500 level and maintained buying momentum during most of the session. The index crossed the 170,000 mark and moved toward the 170,700–170,800 area before ending the day at 170,884.58.

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During the session, the benchmark moved between an intraday low of around 169,400 points and a high of approximately 171,037 points, showing a fairly active trading range. Market participation remained strong, with ready-market volume reaching about 575 million shares.

The wider market also closed in positive territory. The All-Share Index advanced by 1,052.60 points, or 1.03 percent, to settle at 103,297.22 points. Meanwhile, the KSE-30 Index added 585.21 points, or 1.16 percent, closing at 50,882.99 points.

What Drove the PSX Rally?

The latest PSX Today performance was supported by broad-based buying across several major sectors.

Commercial banks were the biggest contributors to the KSE-100’s advance, adding about 803 index points. Cement stocks contributed approximately 266 points, while fertilizer companies added around 257 points. Exploration and production companies contributed nearly 129 points, while power stocks added roughly 80 points.

The market’s recovery also followed a decline in international oil prices. Lower crude prices were viewed as a positive macroeconomic factor for Pakistan because they could reduce external-sector pressure. However, market direction remained sensitive to developments in the wider Middle East situation.

The rebound came after an equally positive Thursday session. On September 17, the KSE-100 had already gained 1,021.39 points, or 0.61 percent, closing at 169,043.19. The two sessions together therefore restored a significant portion of the losses seen earlier in the month.

Top KSE-100 Stocks Supporting the Index

Among the companies that provided the largest positive contribution to the KSE-100 on Friday, Fauji Fertiliser Company (FFC) led with approximately 225 points.

United Bank Limited (UBL) contributed around 208 points, followed by Meezan Bank Limited (MEBL) with nearly 142 points. Lucky Cement (LUCK) added about 141 points, while Habib Bank Limited (HBL) contributed approximately 117 points.

The performance of these large-cap companies was important because movements in heavily weighted KSE-100 constituents can have a significant impact on the overall benchmark.

The banking sector, in particular, remained a major source of support during the session. Strong buying in commercial banks helped push the benchmark back above the 170,000 level.

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Top Gainers in Pakistan Stock Market

Beyond the KSE-100’s major contributors, several stocks recorded notable percentage gains across the broader Pakistan Stock Exchange.

According to market data for September 18, LSE Financial Services (LSEFSL) was among the leading gainers, rising 17.83 percent. Media Times (MDTL) gained 13.16 percent, while First Capital Securities Corporation (FCSC) advanced 11.90 percent.

Other prominent gainers included Chenab Limited (CHBL), which rose 10.32 percent, while J.A. Textile Mills (JATM), Nishat Chunian Limited (NCL), Arctic Textile Mills (ARCTM), Bank Makramah (BML), and Buxly Paints (BUXL) each recorded gains around 10 percent.

The list shows that buying interest was not limited to large blue-chip companies. Smaller and mid-sized stocks also attracted considerable activity during the session.

Top Losers in PSX

Despite the broad market rally, some stocks closed lower.

Arif Habib Limited (AHL) was among the biggest decliners, falling 12.64 percent. Popular Islamic Modaraba (PIM) declined 9.99 percent, while Mughal Energy (GEM) dropped 9.72 percent.

Other notable losers included Security Papers Limited (SEPL), down 7.50 percent, Pakistan PVC Limited (PPVC), lower by 6.23 percent, and Pakistan Synthetics (PSYL), which fell 5.33 percent.

Among the stocks that negatively affected the KSE-100 specifically, Packages, Nestle Pakistan, Ghandhara Industries, Adamjee Insurance and Attock Refinery were among the names that trimmed the index.

Most Traded Stocks

Trading activity was particularly strong in lower-priced shares. Media Times (MDTL) topped the volume chart with about 69.65 million shares changing hands.

It was followed by WorldCall Telecom (WTL) with more than 32.24 million shares, Cnergyico PK (CNERGY) with over 31.17 million, K-Electric (KEL) with more than 22.18 million, and First Capital Securities (FCSC) with around 16.44 million shares.

Technology stocks recorded the highest trading volume on the broader All-Share market, followed by power, investment banking, refinery and oil marketing companies.

What to Watch After the Latest PSX Move

The latest PSX Today figures show that investor sentiment has improved after the heavy volatility witnessed earlier in September. The KSE-100 had fallen to 168,865.04 points on September 10 after losing more than 3,000 points in one session amid concerns over rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions.

The index later rebounded to 170,511.85 on September 11, slipped again in the following sessions, and then recovered strongly on September 17 and 18.

For the next trading session, investors will continue watching global oil prices, geopolitical developments, foreign flows and activity in major banking, cement, fertilizer and energy stocks. These factors have recently played an important role in shaping daily market sentiment.

For now, the latest available PSX market data shows the KSE-100 Index at 170,884.58 points, up 1.09 percent on the last trading day, with broad participation and strong buying across several major sectors.