KSE-100 nudges up 0.5% to 172,232 as sharia‑compliant stocks lead gains
The KSE‑100 closed at 172,232.51, up 830.43 points (0.48%). Sharia‑compliant stocks dominated the rally, with five issuers each gaining roughly 10%. The market breadth was broadly positive, especially in refinery and power generation sectors.
KSE-100
172,232.51
Session move
+0.48%
What matters
- The index rose 0.48% to 172,232.51, its highest close since September 16.
- Sharia‑compliant stocks ASHT, ESBLNC, DFSM, PICT and HAEL each rose about 10%, driving the advance.
- Top losers ASTM, CLVL, SARC, PKGI and BUXL fell around 10% each.
- CNERGY led trading volume with over 150 million shares changing hands.
- Refinery and power generation sectors posted net advances, while technology showed mixed results.
The KSE‑100 finished at 172,232.51, up 830.43 points or 0.48%, extending a short‑term upward trend after five consecutive gains since September 16.
Biggest gainers were sharia‑compliant stocks: ASHT rose 44.29 points (+10.01%), ESBLNC up 11.32 points (+10.01%), DFSM up 15.83 points (+10.01%), PICT up 45.09 points (+10.00%) and HAEL up 25.85 points (+10.00%). Biggest losers included ASTM down 105.90 points (-10.00%), CLVL down 34.20 points (-10.00%), SARC down 90.74 points (-10.00%), PKGI down 41.26 points (-9.99%) and BUXL down 558.47 points (-9.85%).
Trading was led by CNERGY, which climbed 14.31 points (+8.41%) on a volume of 150,274,539 shares. Other active symbols were WTLNC (+3.00% on 91,079,320 shares), TISL (-1.02% on 58,641,814 shares), BECO (+3.18% on 52,433,711 shares) and PRL (+9.79% on 50,187,219 shares).
Sector breadth showed strength in Refinery (4 up, 0 down, turnover 205.58 M) and Power Generation & Distribution (11 up, 4 down, turnover 37.22 M). Technology & Communication recorded a mixed 12 up versus 9 down, with turnover 146.20 M.
Upcoming corporate actions include a 450% rights issue for ARPL (book closure 24 Sep) and several 20‑60% issues for JVDC, JKSM, ILP, GOC and others. Investors should note the AGM schedule and the recent headlines on regulatory issues and capital‑market activity.
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