Market close

On Thursday, 29 October 2026 the KSE-100 index closed at 167,193.44 at 2026-10-29 16:00:22, up from the previous close of 165,736.76. The benchmark rose by 1,456.68 points, a gain of 0.88%. The exchange watchlist comprised 32 scrips.

What moved the market

No single trigger was evident in the available news that fully explained the market's rise today. With no qualifying news items provided, market participants appeared to favour select cyclicals and large caps rather than respond to a single publicised development.

Leading gainers included:

  1. NRL — National Refinery Limited: Rs575.79, up 3.77%
  2. FATIMA — Fatima Fertilizer Co. Ltd.: Rs138.93, up 2.77%
  3. ENGROH — Engro Holdings Limited: Rs255.63, up 2.59%
  4. MCB — MCB Bank Limited: Rs399.22, up 2.54%

Major decliners included:

  1. NBP — National Bank of Pakistan: Rs162.10, down -1.74%
  2. INIL — International Industries Limited: Rs147.49, down -1.66%
  3. DGKC — D.G. Khan Cement Co. Ltd.: Rs182.00, down -1.42%
  4. TRG — TRG Pakistan Limited: Rs53.08, down -1.01%

Rupee, gold and oil

Currency and commodity moves were mixed. The US dollar was quoted at Rs276.91 with no change reported versus the previous reading. Gold rose: the price of gold per 10 grams was Rs360,304, up Rs765 or 0.21%. Energy markets showed a notable move: Brent crude fell to USD 110.16 per barrel, down USD 5.65 or -4.88%.

Economy watch

Key policy and administered-price data points available for market participants are as follows:

  1. SBP policy rate: 12% (as of 2026-10-28, State Bank of Pakistan)
  2. Petrol price: Rs376.06 per litre (as of 2026-10-28, Government of Pakistan)
  3. Diesel (HSD) price: Rs398.07 per litre (as of 2026-10-28, Government of Pakistan)

What to watch

With no specific market-moving news provided, participants are likely to keep an eye on policy and commodity indicators already in the public data set. The State Bank of Pakistan's 12% policy rate and the latest fuel prices (Rs376.06 per litre for petrol and Rs398.07 per litre for diesel) will remain relevant for inflation and corporate cost expectations. Global energy price moves, highlighted by Brent crude at USD 110.16 (-4.88%), will be watched for impacts on the energy and fertiliser complex. Domestically, the steady US dollar quote at Rs276.91 and the intra-day strength in gold may also influence portfolio flows and hedging decisions.

This brief is market commentary for information only and is not investment advice. Figures as at the close of Thursday, 29 October 2026.