KSE-100 nudges up 0.14% as ten stocks swing 10% in pre‑market trade
The KSE‑100 index opened at 166,419.71, up 233.55 points (0.14%). Ten stocks posted 10% moves, with Sharia‑compliant UCAPM and BNWM leading gains while ASLPS and JATM headed the losers.
KSE-100
166,419.71
Session move
+0.14%
What matters
- The KSE‑100 rose 0.14% to 166,419.71, a modest gain after four days of decline.
- UCAPM (+10.04%) and BNWM (+10.01%) each jumped over 10% on strong volume, both Sharia‑compliant.
- ASLPS (-10.01%) and JATM (-10.00%) each fell 10%, with JATM also Sharia‑compliant.
- Refinery stocks were all up (4 up, 0 down) while Food & Personal Care lagged with 5 up versus 20 down.
- Dividend payouts are slated for GIL (30%) and GEMBCEM (6%) with book closures today, and several AGMs are scheduled later this week.
The KSE‑100 opened at 166,419.71, gaining 233.55 points or 0.14% in early trade.
Among the most active movers, UCAPM rose 12.06 points (+10.04%) on 275,616 shares and BNWM added 66.19 points (+10.01%) on 150,680 shares, both Sharia‑compliant. On the downside, ASLPS fell 20.14 points (-10.01%) and JATM dropped 55.42 points (-10.00%) on 431,355 shares, also Sharia‑compliant.
Sector breadth showed the refinery segment fully in the green (4 up, 0 down) with turnover of 77,274,453, while the Food & Personal Care products sector lagged heavily (5 up, 20 down) with turnover of 18,900,940. Technology & Communication posted a mixed 10 up / 12 down.
Corporate actions due today include dividend payouts for GIL (30%) and GEMBCEM (6%) with book closures on 2026‑10‑19. Additional book closures for STJT (115%) and upcoming AGMs for ATRL, MLCF, PIOC and others are scheduled through 2026‑10‑20.
Domestic headlines highlight the prime minister urging the private sector to drive export‑led growth, while global markets react to oil price fluctuations, underscoring the external backdrop for Pakistan’s equity market today.
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