The KSE-100 closed higher at 166,186.16 on Thursday, 15 October 2026, a move of +768.66 points (+0.46%).
Breadth was clearly positive: 285 shares advanced against 178 that declined, with 38 unchanged across the 501 listings we track. Total turnover came to Rs 23.48 billion.
Sector moves
Leasing Companies led the market at +7.99%, while Cable & Electrical Goods lagged at -1.80%.
| Sector | Change | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Leasing Companies | +7.99% | 2 |
| Technology & Communication | +3.03% | 23 |
| Automobile Parts & Accessories | +1.52% | 12 |
| Glass & Ceramics | +1.46% | 8 |
| Refinery | +1.42% | 4 |
| Chemicals | +1.28% | 23 |
| Close-End Mutual Fund | +1.25% | 3 |
| Oil & Gas Marketing | +0.88% | 10 |
Top gainers
| Ticker | Company | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANLNV | Azgard Nine Non-Voting Ordinary Shares | Rs 8.41 | +11.69% |
| HIRAT | Hira Textile Mills Limited | Rs 5.80 | +10.69% |
| UCAPM | Unicap Modaraba | Rs 10.96 | +10.04% |
| PKGI | The Pakistan General Insurance Co. Ltd. | Rs 25.04 | +10.02% |
| KOHP | Kohinoor Power Company Limited | Rs 23.85 | +10.01% |
Top losers
| Ticker | Company | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| MACFL | MACPAC Films Limited | Rs 111.48 | -10.00% |
| DAAG | Data Agro Limited | Rs 126.71 | -9.81% |
| SINDM | Sindh Modaraba | Rs 46.12 | -9.44% |
| EMCO | Emco Industries Limited | Rs 37.06 | -8.99% |
| ARMG | ARM Green Industries Limited | Rs 43.97 | -8.98% |
Most active by volume
| Ticker | Company | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| CNERGY | Cnergyico PK Limited | 62,809,365 |
| PRL | Pakistan Refinery Limited | 43,441,831 |
| WTL | Worldcall Telecom Limited | 19,461,616 |
| PTC | Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd | 14,493,083 |
| PASL | Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd. | 13,822,258 |
What the session actually says
Index and breadth pointed the same way, so the headline move is a reasonable summary of the session rather than a heavyweight effect. Sector averages are still weighted towards their largest constituents — read a sector move as a signal about its giants. 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 15 October 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.