The Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed another encouraging session as the KSE-100 index advanced by 1,567 points to close at 183,951.51 on January 13, 2026.
Trading started on a positive note at 182,702, and bullish momentum pushed the index to an intraday high of 184,304 before profit-taking briefly dragged it lower. However, strong buying in blue-chip stocks helped the index recover by the close.
Market data showed a daily percentage gain of 0.86 percent, reflecting improving investor confidence amid expectations of economic stabilization.
Among the top contributors, UBL, NBP, and MCB remained in the spotlight, together adding over 670 points to the index. Lucky Cement and Meezan Bank also played a vital role in keeping the market in green territory.
Meanwhile, fertilizer and energy stocks faced selling pressure. FFC was the biggest laggard, while PSO and Thal Limited also remained under pressure.
Market experts noted that sustained interest from institutional investors is helping stabilize the market trend. They added that consistent trading volumes indicate strong liquidity and improved risk appetite.
With the index maintaining its upward trajectory, investors are cautiously optimistic about further gains in the coming sessions.
