Karachi, August 26, 2025 – The benchmark KSE-100 Index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a downturn on Tuesday, shedding 380 points amid heightened rollover pressure ahead of futures contract settlements.
The KSE-100 Index closed the session at 148,435 points, down from the previous day’s closing of 148,815 points, marking a decline of 0.26%.
According to Topline Securities, the session witnessed sharp intraday fluctuations. The KSE-100 Index touched an intraday high of 149,453 points before retreating due to profit-taking and position adjustments by investors.
Positive contributions came from Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC), Hub Power Company (HUBC), and Pakistan Oilfields Limited (POL), which collectively added 295 points to the benchmark. However, heavy losses in Engro Corporation Holdings (ENGROH), Bank Al Habib Limited (BAHL), Meezan Bank Limited (MEBL), MCB Bank (MCB), and Habib Bank Limited (HBL) erased these gains, dragging the market down by 549 points.
Despite the negative close, investor interest remained robust. The trading volume stood at an impressive 664 million shares, with an overall turnover of Rs31 billion, indicating continued market participation despite volatility.
Market analysts believe that rollover pressure, coupled with cautious sentiment over upcoming economic data releases, played a significant role in the day’s performance. They expect the KSE-100 Index to stabilize in coming sessions if investor confidence improves and institutional buying supports key sectors.