KARACHI, Monday, September 21, 2026: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended its positive momentum on Monday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining 268 points to close at 171,153 as equities carried forward the bullish trend from the previous week.
The market opened on a strong note, with the KSE-100 surging more than 800 points during early trading and touching an intraday high of 171,732 points.
However, some of the early gains were erased later in the session as investors booked profits in selected stocks.
By the close of trading, the benchmark index stood at 171,153 points, up 268 points from the previous session’s close of 170,884.
PSX market performance — September 21, 2026
| KSE-100 Indicator | Points |
|---|---|
| Monday Close | 171,153 |
| Previous Close | 170,884 |
| Daily Change | +268 |
| Intraday High | 171,732 |
| Early Session Gain | 800+ |
The latest advance follows a strong finish to the previous trading week.
On Friday, the KSE-100 Index had jumped 1,841 points to close at 170,884, providing positive momentum heading into Monday’s session.
Trading activity remained visible across different sectors during the latest session as the market maintained its upward trajectory, although profit-taking prevented the benchmark index from retaining its early gains.
The 268-point increase on Monday, September 21, 2026, marked another positive close for the PSX after the sharp rally recorded in the previous session.