Karachi, October 27, 2025 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a sharp decline on Monday, as the benchmark KSE-100 index dropped by 1,140 points amid heightened rollover pressure and investor uncertainty ahead of futures contract expiry.
The KSE-100 index closed at 162,164 points, compared to 163,304 points in the previous session. According to analysts at Topline Securities Limited, the index experienced a volatile trading day, oscillating between an intraday high of 163,570 and a low of 161,766 before settling in negative territory.
Market analysts attributed the downward movement to futures rollover-related selling, as investors squared off positions to manage exposure. Heavyweight stocks including Pakistan State Oil (PSO), Lucky Cement (LUCK), United Bank Limited (UBL), Mari Petroleum (MARI), and Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) were among the major laggards, collectively dragging the index down by over 500 points.
Despite the overall bearish sentiment, market participation remained strong, signaling continued investor engagement. The total traded volume surged to 1.004 billion shares, while the overall turnover reached Rs34.7 billion, reflecting robust trading activity across various sectors.
Analysts noted that investors are adopting a cautious approach amid uncertainty surrounding macroeconomic indicators, monetary policy direction, and corporate earnings outlook. Market experts expect volatility to persist in the short term but remain optimistic about long-term prospects, given improving economic fundamentals and foreign inflows.