The Pakistan Stock Exchange began 2026 with strong momentum as the benchmark KSE-100 Index surged by 2,301 points to close at 174,054.32. The session remained firmly bullish throughout the day, supported by heavy volumes and broad-based buying interest.

Market activity was exceptionally strong, with total traded volume jumping to 799.09 million shares, while market value reached Rs. 37.54 billion, highlighting heightened liquidity and robust investor participation at the start of the New Year.

On the volume leaderboard, KEL dominated trading activity, followed by PIBTL and BOP, all closing with notable gains. Meanwhile, selective profit-taking was observed in TSBL, which ended the session slightly lower. LSECL also attracted strong buying interest and closed sharply higher.

Overall, the market’s performance signals a confident start to the year, with investors positioning themselves amid expectations of continued positive momentum and improving economic sentiment.