Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed a powerful bullish session on Tuesday, March 18, 2026, as the KMI-30 index recorded a massive gain of 6,829.77 points, closing at 221,684.42 points.
The trading day began on a positive note with the index opening at 215,887.60 points. Investor confidence remained strong throughout the session, pushing the index to an intraday high of 222,038.99 points, while the lowest level recorded was 214,988.74 points.
The market showed a notable increase of 3.18%, indicating strong buying activity across key sectors. Market experts believe that improved economic sentiment, stable currency expectations, and institutional buying contributed to this upward trend.
Among the top-performing stocks, OGDC led the rally with a contribution of 1,091.98 points, followed by PPL, MEBL, FFC, and MARI, all playing significant roles in lifting the index.
On the other hand, MTL remained the only notable laggard, contributing a minor negative impact of -0.89 points.
The total traded volume of index constituents stood at 82.94 million shares, reflecting healthy market participation. Financial Year-To-Date (FYTD) performance stands at 19.90%, while Calendar Year-To-Date (CYTD) remains slightly negative at -10.81%.
Analysts suggest that if the current momentum continues, the market may test new highs in the coming sessions.
KMI-30 Market Summary – March 18, 2026
| Open | High | Low | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 215,887.60 | 222,038.99 | 214,988.74 | 221,684.42 | +6,829.77 |
