The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) kicked off the trading week on a triumphant note, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index breaching the historic 181,000 level for the first time ever during early trade on Monday, January 5, 2026. By 10:20 am, the index stood at 181,118 points, reflecting a robust gain of over 2,083 points or 1.16% from the previous closer.
This surge builds on the extraordinary performance witnessed in the preceding week, where the KSE-100 climbed by 6,634 points—a 3.8% week-on-week increase—to close at an all-time high of 179,035 points. Analysts attribute the ongoing rally to easing inflationary pressures, which have bolstered investor confidence and encouraged heightened participation in the market.
Sector-Wide Buying Fuels the Rally
Strong buying interest was evident across multiple key sectors, including automobile assemblers, cement, commercial banks, oil and gas exploration companies, oil marketing companies (OMCs), and power generation. Index-heavyweight stocks such as HUBCO, MARI, OGDC, POL, PPL, PSO, SNGPL, SSGC, HBL, MCB, MEBL, and UBL traded firmly in positive territory, contributing significantly to the index’s upward trajectory.
The broader market sentiment remains overwhelmingly bullish, supported by improved macroeconomic indicators and strong corporate earnings expectations. As Pakistan’s equity market continues its remarkable turnaround, investors are optimistic about sustained growth amid policy stability and potential foreign inflows. This intra-day milestone underscores the PSX’s resilience and positions it as one of the top-performing markets globally in recent times