+2.47%Rs 184.00
PharmaceuticalsRs 50.28B
Volume traded today
329K shares
Sector
Pharmaceuticals
The Pharmaceuticals sector groups 16 companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange under PSX's PHARMACEUTICALS classification. Together they represent a market capitalisation of Rs 547B and roughly 2.5% of the KSE-100 index by weight. Of these, 14 trade actively with live PSX prices, refreshed with valuations and dividend yields each session.
01—Sector spotlight
The three names moving the tape inside this sector today — leader, laggard, and most active by volume.
As of 18 Aug 2026, the Pharmaceuticals sector fell -1.28%, with 3 of its 16 listed companies advancing. The sector’s total market capitalisation is Rs 547.26B (2.5% of the KSE-100). AGP led the session at +2.47%.
-0.68%Rs 34.80
PharmaceuticalsRs 3.96B
Volume traded today
8K shares
-0.58%Rs 89.00
PharmaceuticalsRs 52.66B
Volume traded today
773K shares
02—Movers
Quick scan of the best and worst performers in this sector, plus where liquidity is clustering.
03—Versus KSE-100
How this sector has performed against the headline benchmark across standard horizons.
Performance vs KSE-100
Trailing returns — sector vs headline benchmark.
PharmaceuticalsprimaryKSE-100comparison
Start -1.3%vs-1.4%
Latest 243.1%vs278.0%
1D
-1.28%
5D
-2.68%
1M
-3.58%
YTD
-12.05%
1Y
-12.42%
3Y
+243.06%
04—All constituents
The 14 actively-traded companies in this sector, of 16 PSX-classified — sortable by price action, size, and liquidity.
14 names
GLAXO
GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan Limited
Rs 344.55
+0.39%
- Cap
- Rs 109.30B
- Vol
- 40.05K
ABOT
Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited
Rs 907.00
+1.13%
- Cap
- Rs 87.80B
- Vol
- 2.08K
HALEON
Haleon Pakistan Limited
Rs 732.00
+0.20%
- Cap
- Rs 85.52B
- Vol
- 8.66K
SEARL
The Searle Company Limited
Rs 89.00
-0.58%
- Cap
- Rs 52.66B
- Vol
- 772.92K
HINOON
Highnoon Laboratories Limited
Rs 991.00
+0.17%
- Cap
- Rs 52.42B
- Vol
- 7.03K
AGP
AGP Limited
Rs 184.00
+2.47%
- Cap
- Rs 50.28B
- Vol
- 328.64K
HPL
Hoechst Pakistan Limited
Rs 4,048.99
+1.23%
- Cap
- Rs 38.58B
- Vol
- 15.00
CPHL
Citi Pharma Ltd.
Rs 72.17
-0.67%
- Cap
- Rs 16.60B
- Vol
- 468.63K
FEROZ
Ferozsons Laboratories Limited
Rs 372.01
+0.58%
- Cap
- Rs 16.08B
- Vol
- 2.15K
MACTER
Macter International Limited
Rs 276.22
+0.38%
- Cap
- Rs 12.61B
- Vol
- 1.61K
BFBIO
BF Biosciences Limited
Rs 133.61
+0.66%
- Cap
- Rs 11.73B
- Vol
- 77.61K
OTSU
Otsuka Pakistan Limited
Rs 410.00
-0.02%
- Cap
- Rs 4.96B
- Vol
- 4.39K
IBLHL
IBL HealthCare Limited
Rs 48.39
-0.08%
- Cap
- Rs 4.77B
- Vol
- 80.58K
LIVEN
Liven Pharma Limited
Rs 34.80
-0.68%
- Cap
- Rs 3.96B
- Vol
- 7.88K
05—Related sectors
Adjacent industries that often trade together with this theme.
06—Key statistics
This sector at a glance — size, index weight, and valuation.
Actively traded
14 of 16
Market CapitalisationShare price × total shares — the company's full market value, and the basis for index weightings.Read the full guide →
Rs 547.26B
KSE-100 weight
2.5%
P/E RatioShare price ÷ earnings per share — the price you pay for each rupee of annual profit. Compare within a sector.Read the full guide →
15.3x
Dividend YieldTrailing-12-month cash dividends ÷ share price. A high yield can signal income — or a falling price.Read the full guide →
4.1%
Dividend leaders in Pharmaceuticals
| Company | Price | Dividend yield |
|---|---|---|
| Rs 991.00 | 5.0% |
| Rs 344.55 | 5.0% |
| Rs 72.17 | 4.8% |
| Rs 4,048.99 | 4.8% |
| Rs 907.00 | 4.5% |
07—FAQ
What investors ask about this sector on the PSX.
Frequently Asked Questions
PSX classifies 16 companies under Pharmaceuticals; this hub covers the 14 that trade actively with live PSX prices.
Sector return is a market-cap weighted blend of constituent moves versus the prior close, compared with KSE-100 where noted.
Use the sortable table — default sort is by market capitalisation so the largest names appear first.
PSX does not offer a single sector ETF for every segment; many investors build baskets via individual stocks or consult BSL for ideas.
Prices and movers refresh on each trading session; methodology notes describe data sources.
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