The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s benchmark KSE-100 index showed a solid recovery on March 24, 2026, gaining more than 1,200 points during intraday trade. By 12:49 pm, the index had risen 1,245.93 points, or 0.82 percent, to reach 153,986.30 from the previous close of 152,740.37. This positive movement comes after last week’s extended decline, when the market closed lower for an eighth consecutive week in a holiday-shortened period ahead of Eid ul Fitr. Investors appear to be showing renewed confidence as the market attempts to stabilise following recent volatility caused by global oil price fluctuations and regional tensions.
پاکستان اسٹاک ایکسچینج میں کاروبار کا مثبت رجحان دیکھنے میں آ رہا ہے۔ عید الفطر کی تعطیلات کے بعد کاروبار کے پہلے روز پی ایس ایکس 100 انڈیکس میں کاروبار کے آغاز سے ہی مثبت رجحان دیکھنے میں آیا۔ 100 انڈیکس 4449 پوائنٹس اضافے سے 157190 پر کھلا اور اس وقت انڈیکس 2005 پوائنٹس کے… pic.twitter.com/RkauUjHJDA
— Times of Karachi (@TOKCityOfLights) March 24, 2026
Key Highlights
- KSE-100 index surges 1,245.93 points (0.82 percent) to 153,986.30 during intraday trade on March 24.
- Recovery follows an eighth consecutive weekly decline in a shortened trading week before Eid ul Fitr.
- Market participants watching global oil trends and domestic economic indicators closely.
- Trading activity remains moderate as investors assess the broader outlook.
The latest rebound offers a much-needed positive signal for the local bourse after a difficult stretch. While challenges from the Middle East conflict and rising oil prices continue to influence sentiment, today’s gains suggest that some investors are finding value in the current levels. Analysts say the market’s performance will depend on how global commodity prices evolve and how effectively the government’s austerity and fuel management measures support economic stability in the coming days.
The government continues to monitor the situation closely to support market confidence and protect the interests of both large and small investors.
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