Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s KMI-30 Index ended Thursday’s session on a weaker note as selling pressure in heavyweight stocks pushed the Shariah-compliant benchmark lower by more than 1,600 points. According to the official market wrap dated 09 April 2026, the KMI-30 opened at 243,905.61 points, touched an intraday high of 243,905.61, and later fell sharply to a low of 236,341.80 before recovering some losses to close at 241,192.40 points.
The benchmark posted a loss of 1,611.26 points, representing a 0.66 percent decline on the day. Market participants said the session was marked by aggressive profit-taking in oil, energy, and banking names, while selective support from cement and construction-linked stocks limited deeper losses.
Trading activity remained healthy, with index constituent volume recorded at 220.37 million shares, reflecting active institutional and retail participation. The fiscal year-to-date return remained strong at 30.45 percent, while the calendar year-to-date performance stood at -2.96 percent.
Among the top gainers, LUCK emerged as the biggest puller with 419.13 points, followed by FCCL with 312.53 points, DGKC at 281.94 points, MLCF contributing 208.45 points, and SAZEW adding 187.94 points.
On the downside, MARI led the draggers list with -496.47 points, followed by HUBC at -441.04 points, MEBL at -332.20 points, OGDC with -329.96 points, and SYS reducing the index by -273.00 points.
Analysts noted that the broad weakness was mainly concentrated in major energy counters, while construction-linked stocks showed resilience.
| Metric | Value / Figure | Details / Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| KMI-30 Index | Value | |
| Open | 243,905.61 | Starting point |
| High | 243,905.61 | Intraday peak |
| Low | 236,341.80 | Intraday trough |
| Close | 241,192.40 | Final level |
| Change (Points) | -1,611.26 | Net point decline |
| Market Metrics | Value | |
| % Change | -0.66% | Net percentage change |
| Index Constituent Volume | 220.37 Mn | Shares traded |
| FYTD (Fiscal Year to Date) | +30.45% | Long-term performance |
| CYTD (Calendar Year to Date) | -2.96% | Year-to-date performance |
| KMI-30 Pullers | Stock Symbol | Points Contribution |
| 1. Top Puller | LUCK | +419.13 |
| 2. Second Puller | FCCL | +312.53 |
| 3. Third Puller | DGKC | +281.94 |
| 4. Fourth Puller | MLCF | +208.45 |
| 5. Fifth Puller | SAZEW | +187.94 |
| KMI-30 Draggers | Stock Symbol | Points Contribution |
| 1. Top Dragger | MARI | -496.47 |
| 2. Second Dragger | HUBC | -441.04 |
| 3. Third Dragger | MEBL | -332.20 |
| 4. Fourth Dragger | OGDC | -329.96 |
| 5. Fifth Dragger | SYS | -273.00 |
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