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Pakistan Stock Exchange KSE-100 Index Rallies

Analysis based on 19 articles · First reported Feb 02, 2026 · Last updated Feb 18, 2026

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The Pakistan Stock Exchange experienced a significant bullish trend, with the KSE-100 Index gaining 3.29 percent, leading to an increase in market capitalization. This rally indicates strong investor confidence and positive sentiment in the Pakistani market, despite some individual stocks declining.

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Event Summary

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a strong bullish trend on Wednesday, with its benchmark KSE-100 Index surging by 5,702.68 points, a 3.29 percent increase, to close at 178,853.10 points. Market capitalization increased to Rs 20.227 trillion. Trading volume in the ready market reached 697.682 million shares with a value of Rs 49.992 billion. Out of 484 active companies, 334 advanced, 103 declined, and 47 remained unchanged. K-Electric Limited, The Bank of Punjab, and Pakistan Petroleum were among the volume leaders. Top gainers included PIA Holding Company LimitedB and Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited, while Sanofi===Hoechst Pakistan Limited and Khyber Textile Mills Limited were among the top losers.

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100 KSE 100 Index gained 5,702.68 points

70 K-Electric topped volume chart

70 PIA Holding Company Limited stock price rose by Rs 183.00

70 Unilever Pakistan Foods stock price gained Rs 150.00

50 Sanofi===Hoechst Pakistan stock price declined by Rs 142.41

50 Khyber Textile Mills stock price fell by Rs 46.98

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Pakistan Stock Exchange

The Pakistan Stock Exchange experienced a significant bullish trend, with its benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining 3.29 percent. This positive movement indicates increased investor confidence and market activity.

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KSE 100 Index

The KSE-100 Index saw a substantial increase of 5,702.68 points, closing at 178,853.10 points. This rise reflects a strong bullish sentiment in the Pakistani stock market.

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K-Electric

K-Electric Limited topped the volume chart with 116.966 million shares traded, indicating high investor interest and activity in the company's stock during the bullish market.

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PIA Holding Company Limited

PIA Holding Company LimitedB was a top gainer, with its stock rising by Rs 183.00, reflecting strong positive investor sentiment for the company.

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Unilever Pakistan Foods

Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited also experienced significant gains, rising by Rs 150.00, indicating a positive market reaction to the company.

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Bank of Punjab

The Bank of Punjab was the second most traded stock by volume, with 71.110 million shares, suggesting significant trading activity and investor attention.

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Pakistan Petroleum

Pakistan Petroleum saw 27.579 million shares traded, placing it among the top companies by volume during the market rally.

Importance 60 Sentiment 50

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KSE 100 Index related ↔ K-Electric

KSE 100 Index related ↔ PIA Holding Company Limited

KSE 100 Index related ↔ Unilever Pakistan Foods

K-Electric related ↔ PIA Holding Company Limited

K-Electric related ↔ Unilever Pakistan Foods

PIA Holding Company Limited related ↔ Unilever Pakistan Foods

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