The KSE-100 closed higher at 170,884.58 on Friday, 18 September 2026, a move of +1,841.39 points (+1.09%).
Breadth was clearly positive: 350 shares advanced against 112 that declined, with 32 unchanged across the 494 listings we track. Total turnover came to Rs 22.05 billion.
Sector moves
Modarabas led the market at +3.46%, while Vanaspati & Allied Industries lagged at -1.33%.
| Sector | Change | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Modarabas | +3.46% | 19 |
| Woollen | +3.25% | 7 |
| Investment Banks & Securities | +3.22% | 28 |
| Transport | +3.06% | 6 |
| Oil & Gas Marketing | +3.02% | 9 |
| Cable & Electrical Goods | +2.36% | 7 |
| Leasing Companies | +2.30% | 2 |
| Technology & Communication | +2.29% | 21 |
Top gainers
| Ticker | Company | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| LSEFSL | LSE Financial Services Limited. | Rs 3.76 | +19.75% |
| MDTL | Media Times Limited | Rs 8.60 | +13.16% |
| FCSC | First Capital Securities Corporation | Rs 5.59 | +12.70% |
| CHBL | Chenab Limited | Rs 10.69 | +10.32% |
| FTMM | First Treet Manufacturing Modaraba | Rs 20.14 | +10.05% |
Top losers
| Ticker | Company | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| AHL | Arif Habib Limited | Rs 115.12 | -12.16% |
| PIM | Popular Islamic Modaraba | Rs 54.58 | -9.99% |
| DMC | D.M. Corporation Limited. | Rs 143.05 | -7.97% |
| SEPL | Security Papers Limited | Rs 137.70 | -7.03% |
| IDEAL | Ideal Dynamics Limited | Rs 41.88 | -5.91% |
Most active by volume
| Ticker | Company | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| MDTL | Media Times Limited | 69,652,184 |
| WTL | Worldcall Telecom Limited | 33,049,140 |
| CNERGY | Cnergyico PK Limited | 31,345,368 |
| KEL | K-Electric Limited | 23,444,242 |
| FCSC | First Capital Securities Corporation | 16,500,452 |
What the session actually says
The move was broad rather than concentrated: advancers outnumbered decliners by more than two to one, so the index move reflects the wider market rather than a few large constituents. Our guide to PSX market cycles covers what drives these moves over a longer horizon.
About this review
This review is compiled automatically by the PSX Expert market desk from end-of-day figures collected from the Pakistan Stock Exchange after the close on 18 September 2026. It reports what the data shows and contains no forecast, recommendation or investment advice. See our methodology for how these figures are sourced and checked, and our disclaimer before acting on anything here.