PSX Closing Bell: Bulls Take the Crown

Published Date: March 25, 2026

Published In: Mettis Global Link

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended its bullish momentum on Wednesday as strong buying across key sectors lifted the benchmark KSE-100 Index, supported by improving geopolitical sentiment and a decline in global oil prices.

The KSE-100 Index closed at 158,313.44, gaining 4,347.08 points or 2.82%.

The index remained positive throughout the session, touching an intraday high of 158,586.09 (+4,619.73) and a low of 155,199.71 (+1,233.35). The total volume of the KSE-100 Index stood at 348.26 million shares.

Market breadth remained overwhelmingly positive, with 91 companies closing higher, 8 declining, and one unchanged.

Among the top gainers were FCCL (+9.95%), PIBTL (+9.65%), SYS (+8.07%), NPL (+7.38%), and UNITY (+7.26%), while COLG (-2.15%), SRVI (-1.95%), HINOON (-0.95%), PKGP (-0.71%), and SCBPL (-0.65%) were among the top losers.

In terms of index-point contributions, MEBL (+417.46pts), FFC (+321.81pts), SYS (+321.19pts), LUCK (+299.33pts), and HUBC (+253.37pts) played a major role in driving the index higher. On the other hand, SRVI (-23.68pts), COLG (-19.76pts), HINOON (-6.29pts), ABOT (-3.05pts), and SCBPL (-2.80pts) exerted minor pressure.

Sector-wise, the rally was led by Commercial Banks (+1302.40pts), Cement (+681.79pts), Oil & Gas Exploration Companies (+433.98pts), Technology & Communication (+404.89pts), and Fertilizer (+392.57pts).

Meanwhile, limited pressure was observed in Leather & Tanneries (-23.68pts), while other sectors remained largely flat.

In the broader market, the All-Share Index settled at 94,665.77, posting a gain of 2,350.15 points or 2.55%.

Total market volume surged to 612.36 million shares from 375.34 million in the previous session, while traded value increased to Rs34.60 billion, up Rs11.62 billion. A total of 374,437 trades were reported across 489 companies, with 363 closing higher, 77 declining, and 49 remaining unchanged.

Investor sentiment improved significantly as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East showed signs of easing, with Pakistan emerging as a key diplomatic player in efforts to mediate the ongoing Iran–U.S.–Israel conflict, raising hopes of a temporary de-escalation.

Further support came after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a five-day pause on planned strikes against Iran’s energy infrastructure, while also indicating that Washington and Tehran are currently engaged in negotiations, fueling optimism over a potential peace agreement.

The improved outlook led to a decline in global oil prices, easing concerns over inflation and external account pressures for Pakistan, and triggering broad-based buying across major sectors.

To note, the KSE-100 has gained 32,686 points or 26.02% during the fiscal year, whereas it has decreased 15,741 points or 9.04% so far this calendar year.