June 04, 2026 (MLN):The benchmark KSE-100 Index rebounded on Thursday, closing at 171,175.50, up by 984.86 points or 0.58%, as improving macroeconomic indicators and easing geopolitical concerns boosted investor confidence.
The index remained positive throughout the day, reaching an intraday high of 171,455.76 (+1,265.12) and a low of 170,563.40 (+372.76) points. Total traded volume in the KSE-100 Index stood at 216.20 million shares.
Out of the 100 index companies, 77 closed higher while 22 declined, reflecting broad-based buying across major sectors.
Among the top gainers were PIBTL (+3.90%), PIOC (+3.53%), GHNI (+3.53%), PTC (+3.41%), and TRG (+2.93%).
On the losing side, PGLC (-3.09%), GADT (-2.03%), LOTCHEM (-1.61%), PKGS (-1.49%), and SCBPL (-1.49%) ended lower.
In terms of index-point contribution, FFC (+130.59pts), PPL (+107.65pts), OGDC (+103.74pts), LUCK (+70.21pts), and PTC (+46.25pts) were the major contributors to the benchmark’s gains.
Meanwhile, BAHL (-32.05pts), MEBL (-17.78pts), EFERT (-14.49pts), SRVI (-12.57pts), and PKGS (-10.27pts) limited the upside.
Sector-wise, the market was supported by Oil & Gas Exploration Companies (+236.26pts), Cement (+209.84pts), Fertilizer (+126.73pts), Technology & Communication (+90.88pts), and Commercial Banks (+48.17pts).
On the other hand, Leather & Tanneries (-12.57pts), Paper, Board & Packaging (-10.27pts), Chemical (-8.27pts), Textile Spinning (-1.83pts), and Modarabas (-0.43pts) weighed on sentiment.
In the broader market, the All-Share Index closed at 103,183.14, posting a gain of 650.17 points or 0.63%.
Total market volume stood at 697.17 million shares, while traded value was recorded at Rs26.14 billion.
A total of 333,624 trades were reported across 492 companies, with 316 closing higher, 128 lower, and 48 remaining unchanged.
Investor sentiment improved after Pakistan's narrowed by 39.43% month-on-month to $2.58 billion in May 2026 from $4.26 billion in April, driven by a sharp decline in imports.
The better-than-expected external account data strengthened confidence in the country's macroeconomic outlook and supported buying in index-heavy sectors.
Market participants were also encouraged by easing geopolitical tensions after edged lower following an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire agreement, which raised hopes for a broader de-escalation of tensions involving Iran.
Additionally, the passage of a resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives aimed at limiting President Donald Trump's authority to wage war helped calm concerns over a wider regional conflict, supporting risk appetite and lifting the Pakistan Stock Exchange.
| Symbol | Price | Change % | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| BECO | 6.03 | 4.51% | 113,092,837 |
| PIBTL | 17.32 | 3.90% | 32,165,203 |
| WTL | 1.26 | -1.56% | 31,103,870 |
| HASCOLNC | 22.8 | 4.06% | 29,686,502 |
| TPLP | 8.76 | 6.57% | 23,019,552 |
| PTC | 67.56 | 3.41% | 21,963,763 |
| DCL | 12.34 | 1.15% | 21,628,213 |
| KOSM | 5.38 | -2.54% | 20,175,469 |
| MLCF | 88.05 | 1.78% | 19,271,458 |
| BOP | 34.25 | 0.77% | 18,971,411 |
To note, the KSE-100 has gained 45,548 points or 36.26% during the fiscal year, whereas it has decreased 2,879 points or 1.65% so far this calendar year.