The benchmark KSE-100 Index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed at 168,018.87 points on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, gaining 1,454.80 points, or 0.87 per cent, against the previous close of 166,564.07 points.
What happened?
The index continued its upward trend through the session as investors kept buying across key sectors. The market opened higher and stayed in positive territory for most of the day, eventually settling above the 168,000-point level.
Key details
- Closing level: 168,018.87 points, up 1,454.80 points (0.87 per cent) from 166,564.07 points
- Intraday range: a high of 168,469.78 points and a low of 167,308.65 points
- Trading volume: 517.345 million shares in the ready market, up from 443.432 million shares in the previous session
- Traded value: Rs20.704 billion, up from Rs17.731 billion a day earlier
- Market capitalisation: Rs18.396 trillion, up from Rs18.293 trillion
- Fauji Fertilizer Company, Engro Holdings, Pakistan Services Limited, Meezan Bank and Engro Fertilizers together added around 701 points to the index
What it means for people in Pakistan
A rising stock market does not by itself make anyone richer, but it reflects growing investor confidence in listed companies and the wider economy. For small savers, the steady rise in market participation this year shows more Pakistanis are entering the formal capital market; as always, anyone considering investing should understand the risks first, since share prices can fall as well as rise. For businesses, a stronger market can make it easier to raise funds for expansion, which in turn can support jobs and growth.
Source: https://en.tezkhabar.tv/psx-stays-bullish-gains-1455-points/
