The Pakistan Stock Exchange opened Tuesday on a positive note, with early buying pushing the KSE-100 index into green soon after the bell.
By 9:34 am, the benchmark had risen 618 points to 171,822, though modest volumes of just under 4.9 million shares suggested investors were still testing the market.
As the session progressed, some profit-taking trimmed early gains. By 10:16 am, the PSX eased to 171,637, still up 433 points. Trading picked up at this stage with volumes climbing above 44 million shares, signalling broader participation across sectors.
Midday dip
Momentum slowed after midday, and by 12:34 pm, the KSE-100 dipped into negative territory, falling 37 points to 171,166 as selling pressure outweighed fresh buying. Volumes continued to climb, crossing 101 million shares, reflecting active intraday trading.
The index recovered slightly minutes later. At 12:39 pm, it stood at 171,269, showing a marginal gain of 65 points, or 0.04 percent, with volumes reaching about 103.3 million shares.
Over the past year, the KSE-100 has risen more than 50 percent, with a year-to-date gain near 49 percent. During the last 52 weeks, the index traded between 101,598.91 and 172,674.65, highlighting the scale of the recent rally.
Activity focused on a handful of well-known stocks. Bank of Punjab and Pakistan International Bulk Terminal posted gains, while K-Electric, WorldCall Telecom and TRG Pakistan faced selling pressure. Pakistan International Airlines Holding Company and Citi Steel also ended lower amid active trading.
Previous session
On Monday, the KSE-100 closed at 171,204.17, down 200 points, with the market swinging more than 1,300 points during the session. Out of 100 index companies, 36 ended higher and 64 in the red, setting the stage for Tuesday’s cautious start.
