Karachi: Strong performances by major index-heavy stocks powered the KMI-30 Index higher at the Pakistan Stock Exchange on January 5, 2026, with ENGROH and EFERT emerging as the top gainers in terms of points contribution.
PSX data showed that ENGROH contributed 794.66 points, followed by EFERT with 513.89 points. Other notable contributors included MEBL (440.09 points), LUCK (427.11 points), and FFC (304.67 points), collectively playing a decisive role in the index’s upward movement.
The index closed at 258,282.78 points, registering a gain of 3,583.71 points compared to the previous session. Analysts believe that buying interest in fertilizer, cement, and banking sector stocks reflected growing confidence in earnings outlooks and sector fundamentals.
Market participants remained active throughout the session, pushing the index close to its intraday high, as bullish sentiment dominated trading.
