KSE-100 Index Rises 793 Points on Strong Buying in Energy and Banking Stocks

Karachi – Pakistan Stock Exchange’s KSE-100 index closed higher on May 5, 2026, supported by gains in fertilizer, banking and oil shares.

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended Tuesday’s session in positive territory as the KSE-100 index gained 793.53 points to close at 164,742.47 points.

The market opened at 162,616.21 points and touched an intraday high of 164,920.35 points. The day’s low remained at 162,532.99 points.

The benchmark index recorded an increase of 0.48 percent, while trading activity stayed active with index constituent volume reaching 209.98 million shares.

Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC) remained the top contributor and added 172.73 points to the index. Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) supported the rally with 158.71 points, while MCB Bank contributed 153.71 points.

Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDC) and Meezan Bank (MEBL) also remained among the major gainers.On the losing side, Hub Power Company (HUBC) dragged the market by 113.96 points. Lucky Cement (LUCK), United Bank Limited (UBL), Indus Motor Company (INDU) and TRG Pakistan also remained under pressure.

The KSE-100 index has posted a fiscal year-to-date (FYTD) gain of 31.14 percent, although calendar year-to-date (CYTD) performance remained negative at 5.35 percent.

Market experts said investor confidence improved due to buying in key energy, fertilizer and banking stocks.