The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) maintained a positive trend during the business week, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining 3,987 points to close at 177,873.
The index recorded a weekly increase of approximately 2.3%, reflecting improved investor sentiment and continued buying activity in the market.
During the week, the KSE-100 Index moved within a range of 4,495 points. It touched a high of 180,769 points, while its lowest level stood at 176,273 points.
Trading activity also remained strong. Investors traded approximately 4.33 billion shares during the week, with the total value of transactions reaching Rs155 billion.
The market’s overall capitalisation increased by Rs426 billion, reaching Rs19.335 trillion by the end of the week.
Several economic developments supported market sentiment, including lower international oil prices, stronger workers’ remittances and positive developments in external financing.
According to a weekly market review, Pakistan received $3.9 billion in workers’ remittances during October 2026, while international oil prices declined on a weekly average basis.
However, fluctuations in global crude oil prices and domestic energy costs remained important factors for investors to monitor.
The latest performance indicates continued strength in the stock market, although future trading trends will depend on economic indicators, global developments and investor confidence.
