KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) saw a sharp recovery on Monday, May 4, 2026, with its benchmark KSE-100 index climbing 4,170 points during intraday trading to reach 167,164.26, up from the previous close of 162,994.26, according to verified market data.
The 2.56% gain was driven by buying in key sectors, including banking and energy, as investor sentiment improved following positive economic indicators. Analysts attributed the rally to expectations of policy stability and strong corporate earnings.
Trading volume was robust, with over 300 million shares changing hands by midday. The rally marked one of the largest single-day gains in recent months, recovering losses from the previous week.
