KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended Wednesday, October 21, 2026, on a positive note, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining 779 points to close at 165,930.
The increase reflected a stronger closing position for the benchmark index, which had finished the previous session at 165,151 points.
Trading activity remained substantial, with approximately 370 million shares changing hands during the session. The total value of traded shares reached Rs21 billion.
The market’s overall capitalisation increased by Rs76 billion, bringing the total value of listed companies to Rs18.384 trillion.
The rise in market capitalisation accompanied the benchmark index’s advance, indicating an increase in the aggregate market value of listed shares.
Wednesday’s closing figures showed gains in both the KSE-100 Index and overall market capitalisation, while trading turnover reflected continued activity at the exchange.
The session concluded with the benchmark index above the 165,000-point level.