Karachi: The Karachi Stock Exchange indices saw a notable increase, with both the KSE30 and KSE100 climbing significantly. The KSE30 closed at 54,676.70, reflecting a rise of 1,860.41 points, while the KSE100 index ended at 178,853.10, showing an increase of 5,702.68 points from the previous trading day.

According to Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited, the trading session on February 18, 2026, marked a positive day for investors, with the market capitalization rising from 19,666,824,559,228 to 20,227,209,717,582. The indices reached their highest levels at 54,714.89 for the KSE30 and 178,974.17 for the KSE100, before settling slightly lower at the close. Turnover for REG saw a slight decrease, while the traded value increased substantially, indicating heightened investor activity and interest.