PSX Closing Bell updates for January 13, 2026 reveal a strong recovery at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), with the benchmark KSE-100 Index closing sharply higher as investor sentiment improved across key sectors, particularly banking, cement, and oil & gas exploration.
The KSE-100 Index ended Tuesday’s trading session at 183,951.50 points, marking a gain of 1,567.36 points or 0.86% compared to the previous close. The positive close reflects renewed buying interest amid selective sector rotation and institutional participation.
PSX Closing Bell Market Summary
During the trading session, the KSE-100 Index remained highly volatile, moving within a wide intraday range of 3,714.91 points. The index touched a day’s high of 184,304.86 points, while the lowest level recorded was 180,589.95 points, highlighting aggressive intraday trading activity.
Total traded volume for the KSE-100 stood at 437.36 million shares, indicating sustained liquidity despite mixed stock-level performance. Out of the 100 index constituents, 48 stocks closed in positive territory, 50 declined, while 2 remained unchanged, suggesting a selective rather than broad-based rally.
Top Gainers and Losers – PSX Closing Bell Insights
Among the top gainers, Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTC) led the chart with an impressive 9.42% surge, followed by National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) gaining 5.24%. Other notable gainers included Atlas Honda Limited (ATLH), Askari Bank Limited (AKBL), and Ghandhara Nissan (GHNI), reflecting strength in banking and auto-related stocks.
On the downside, Haleon Pakistan emerged as the biggest laggard, falling 3.58%, while IBFL, SAZEW, LOTTE Chemical Pakistan, and MUREB also faced selling pressure, largely due to sector-specific concerns.
KSE-100 Index Movers by Point Contribution
From an index-point perspective, United Bank Limited (UBL) played the most significant role in lifting the benchmark, contributing 286.61 points. This was followed by NBP, MCB Bank, Lucky Cement, and Meezan Bank, underscoring the dominant role of financial and cement stocks in driving the rally.
Conversely, the index faced downward pressure from Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC), which shaved off 107 points, along with declines in SAZEW, Haleon, THALL, and PSO.
Sector Performance – PSX Closing Bell Analysis
Sector-wise, the PSX Closing Bell reflected strong support from Commercial Banks, which collectively added over 1,068 points to the index. Oil & Gas Exploration Companies, Cement, Technology & Communication, and Investment Banks also contributed positively.
However, losses in Fertilizer, Food & Personal Care Products, Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals, and Automobile Parts & Accessories partially offset overall gains, indicating cautious investor behavior in defensive and consumption-linked sectors.
Broader Market & Volume Leaders
In the broader market, the All-Share Index closed at 110,404.18 points, registering a net gain of 904.56 points or 0.83%. Total market volume reached 1.04 billion shares, while traded value surged to Rs62.7 billion, up by Rs14.47 billion, reflecting higher-value trades.
Stocks such as Bank of Punjab (BOP), Modaraba Al-Mali, WorldCall Telecom, K-Electric, and PTC dominated trading volumes, indicating strong retail and speculative interest across banking, telecom, and energy stocks.
PSX Closing Bell Outlook
To put the rally into perspective, the KSE-100 Index has gained 58,324 points (46.43%) during the ongoing fiscal year, while it is up 9,897 points (5.69%) in calendar year 2026 so far. This performance highlights growing investor confidence amid macroeconomic stabilization expectations.