KSE-100 Index Ends Week at 166,420 After Volatile Start
KSE-100 index closed the week at 166,419.72 on 16 October 2026 after a near 2,000-point fall on Monday and a late-week recovery. Key movers and what to watch.
The KSE-100 index ended the week of 12–16 October 2026 at 166,419.72 points, after a sharp sell-off early in the week was followed by two days of recovery. On Friday, 16 October, the Pakistan Stock Exchange’s benchmark index rose 233.55 points (0.14%), and it finished roughly 0.4% below the previous Friday’s close.
KSE-100 index: week at a glance
| Day | What happened |
|---|---|
| Monday, 12 Oct | Fell nearly 2,000 points amid political volatility |
| Tuesday, 13 Oct | Selling continued; closed about 348 points lower |
| Thursday, 15 Oct | Rose 768.66 points (0.46%) to 166,186.17 |
| Friday, 16 Oct | Rose 233.55 points (0.14%) to 166,419.72 |
Sources: Business Recorder and The Express Tribune. The previous Friday, 9 October, the index had closed at about 167,089 points.
Friday’s session
The index opened lower on Friday and touched an intraday low of 165,956.51 before trading in both directions and closing in the green. Shares of SYS, UBL, MCB, BAHL and EFERT added a combined 269 points to the index, while OGDC, LUCK, MEBL, PTC and ENGROH took away about 223 points, according to Topline Securities. Trading volume on the all-share index fell to 396.9 million shares from 517.6 million in the previous session.
Analysts linked the cautious trading to a lack of fresh triggers and high crude oil prices, while the rupee gained against the dollar.
What analysts are watching
- Resistance level: Arif Habib Limited noted on Thursday that the rally was testing the 167,000–168,000 zone, the first significant resistance area for buyers.
- Interest rates: the State Bank’s next monetary policy decision is due on 26 October 2026. The policy rate is currently 11.5%, with inflation at 10.26% in September. Read our report on inflation in Pakistan.
- Oil prices: higher crude prices weigh on the market and also feed into the petrol price in Pakistan.
What it means for ordinary investors
A swing of nearly 2,000 points in a single day, followed by a quick recovery, shows how sensitive the KSE-100 index remains to political news. Short-term traders face high risk in such conditions, while long-term investors generally focus on company earnings and interest-rate direction rather than daily moves.
This article is for information only and is not investment advice. Speak to a licensed adviser before making investment decisions.
Frequently asked questions
Where did the KSE-100 index close this week?
At 166,419.72 points on Friday, 16 October 2026.
Did the market gain or lose over the week?
It ended about 0.4% lower than the previous Friday’s close, despite gains on Thursday and Friday.
When is the next SBP interest rate decision?
On 26 October 2026.
