Karachi: Pakistan's financial markets ended the trading week with mixed trends as equities registered modest gains, the rupee strengthened marginally and precious metal prices increased. Meanwhile, the federal government announced a further reduction in petrol prices.
Market Dashboard | 17 October 2026
Indicator | Latest Rate | Change / Status |
|---|---|---|
KSE 100 Index | 166419.71 points | Up 233.55 points |
All Share Index | 100871.91 points | Up 48.64 points |
USD/PKR Interbank | PKR 276.91 | Rupee marginally stronger |
Gold, 24K per tola | PKR 440636 | Up PKR 2800 |
Gold, 10 grams | PKR 377774 | Up PKR 2401 |
Silver per tola | PKR 6256 | Up PKR 108 |
Petrol per litre | PKR 386.30 | Down PKR 3.93 |
High Speed Diesel per litre | PKR 396.96 | Unchanged |
Brent Crude per barrel | USD 109.86 | Up 3.7% |
WTI Crude per barrel | USD 101.41 | Up 3.5% |
Weekly SPI | 334.39 | Down 0.04% |
Data status: Stock market, currency, bullion and international oil figures reflect Friday, 16 October. Fuel prices are effective from 17 October. The latest weekly SPI figures cover the week ended 15 October.
Petrol price reduced
The federal government reduced petrol prices by PKR 3.93 per litre, bringing the new rate to PKR 386.30.
High speed diesel remained unchanged at PKR 396.96 per litre.
The revised prices took effect on 17 October and will remain applicable until 19 October.
According to the Petroleum Division, the adjustment reflects changes in international petroleum prices, premiums and associated costs.
Stocks close higher
The Pakistan Stock Exchange ended Friday's session with modest gains.
The benchmark KSE 100 Index rose 233.55 points to close at 166419.71, an increase of 0.14 percent.
During trading, the index reached a high of 166708.36 points and a low of 165956.51 points.
The All Share Index also advanced 48.64 points to close at 100871.91.
The figures represent Friday's official closing levels, as regular stock trading is closed on Saturday.
Rupee strengthens marginally
The Pakistani rupee registered a marginal improvement against the US dollar in Friday's interbank trading.
The currency closed at approximately PKR 276.91 per dollar, reflecting a slight appreciation from the previous session.
The figure represents the latest completed interbank trading session rather than a live Saturday quotation.
Gold and silver prices rise
Domestic gold prices increased on Friday, according to rates issued by the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association.
The price of 24 karat gold rose by PKR 2800 to PKR 440636 per tola.
The price of 10 gram gold increased by PKR 2401 to PKR 377774.
Silver also gained PKR 108 to reach PKR 6256 per tola.
These are Friday's confirmed association rates, not a newly verified Saturday fixing.
International oil prices advance
Global crude oil benchmarks ended Friday higher amid renewed concerns over energy supplies from the Middle East.
Brent crude rose 3.7 percent to settle at USD 109.86 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate increased 3.5 percent to USD 101.41.
According to Reuters, uncertainty surrounding regional oil shipments contributed to the increase.
On a weekly basis, Brent gained 4.9 percent, while WTI advanced 10.4 percent.
Weekly inflation edges lower
The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics reported a 0.04 percent decline in the Sensitive Price Indicator for the week ended 15 October.
The latest reported SPI reading stood at 334.39.
The indicator tracks weekly price movements in selected essential consumer goods and provides an indication of short term inflationary pressures.
Sources: Pakistan Stock Exchange, State Bank of Pakistan, Mettis Global, All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association, Petroleum Division, Associated Press of Pakistan, Reuters and Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.
