KSE-100 Index jumps 4,276 points

Pakistan stocks rebounded sharply on March 18, with banks, oil and fertilizer shares leading gains as investors returned to large-cap names and oil prices eased.

The KSE-100 Index concluded the session at 154,292 points, advancing by 4,276 points, reflecting recovery in overall market sentiment. Throughout the trading day the index range, recording an intraday high of 154,684 and a low of 150,284. The upward movement was largely supported by slightly lower international oil prices, alongside selective value hunting by investors.Pakistan Stock Market Bleeds

The rally was primarily led by index-heavy stocks—UBL, OGDC, FFC, PPL, and MEBL—which collectively added 1,816 points to the benchmark, providing significant support to the market.

Trading activity remained firm, with total volumes clocking in at 397 million shares and overall turnover reaching PKR 22.3 billion. BOP led the volumes chart, with a traded volume of 54 million shares.