The benchmark KSE-100 Index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange closed higher on Monday, November 2, 2026, gaining 154.81 points, or 0.09 per cent, to settle at 166,564.07 points, according to the Associated Press of Pakistan.
What happened?
The index moved in a narrow range during the session, recovering from early losses to finish the day in positive territory at 166,564.07 points, against 166,409.25 points at the previous close.
Key details:
- The KSE-100 gained 154.81 points (0.09 per cent) to close at 166,564.07 points.
- Trading volume in the ready market stood at 443.432 million shares, down from 825.467 million shares in the previous session.
- The traded value of the ready market reached Rs17.731 billion, compared with Rs23.123 billion a day earlier.
- Total market capitalisation decreased to Rs18.293 trillion from Rs18.389 trillion.
- Of the 496 companies traded in the ready market, 137 posted gains, 319 suffered losses and 40 remained unchanged, reflecting a mixed trend.
- Cnergyico PK led the volume chart with 93.110 million shares, followed by Pervez Ahmed Co with 45.177 million shares and TPL Properties with 30.105 million shares.
- Among the top gainers, Pakistan Services Limited surged by Rs98.52 to close at Rs1,083.71, while Pakistan Engineering Company Limited advanced by Rs38.73 to settle at Rs919.02.
- On the losing side, Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited declined by Rs281.02 to close at Rs25,998.98, while PIA Holding Company Limited fell by Rs250.00 to Rs13,700.00.
What it means for people in Pakistan:
A flat-to-positive close after a choppy session shows investors treading carefully even as the market holds above the 166,500 level. For ordinary savers and pension funds invested through mutual funds and stocks, the day’s mixed breadth — more fallers than risers despite the index gain — is a reminder that index headlines can hide weakness in individual shares, and that short-term moves say little about long-term returns.
