Karachi, April 21, 2025 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a powerful rally on Monday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index climbing 1,068 points, fueled by robust corporate earnings that exceeded market expectations.
The KSE-100 index closed at 118,383 points, up from last Friday’s level of 117,315 points, reflecting a significant boost in investor confidence. During the session, the index surged as high as 1,511 points, before settling with a net gain of 1,068 points, or 0.91%, according to analysts at Topline Securities Limited.
The bullish momentum was largely attributed to impressive corporate performance, as key companies reported stronger-than-anticipated quarterly results. This wave of positive earnings prompted aggressive buying across sectors, especially in banking, energy, and engineering.
Among the standout performers were Meezan Bank Limited (MEBL) and Sazgar Engineering Works (SAZEW), whose solid corporate disclosures set the tone for the day. Their strong financials not only beat analyst forecasts but also ignited broader interest across the board.
Heavyweights such as MEBL, MCB, UBL, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGP), and Hub Power Company (HUBC) were instrumental in lifting the KSE-100, collectively contributing 827 points to the index’s surge. Their corporate resilience reflected positively on market sentiment and highlighted investor trust in stable blue-chip names.
Market participation remained energetic, with total volume swelling to 670 million shares and turnover touching Rs36.3 billion — clear indicators of heightened trading enthusiasm. CNERGY topped the volume charts with 103 million shares changing hands, showcasing active retail engagement.
Market observers noted that investors are increasingly reacting to solid corporate fundamentals amid a backdrop of gradually improving macroeconomic indicators. As the earnings season progresses, more corporate disclosures are expected to influence direction in the coming sessions.
With strong corporate results serving as a catalyst, the KSE-100 index appears poised to sustain its upward momentum, barring any major external shocks. Analysts remain optimistic that further earnings surprises could keep the bullish sentiment intact.