Karachi, October 23, 2025 – The benchmark KSE-100 index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a sharp decline of 1,963 points on Thursday as mixed sentiments and profit-taking dominated market activity.
The index closed at 164,590 points, down from the previous day’s closing of 166,553 points, reflecting a highly volatile trading session. According to analysts at Topline Securities Limited, the KSE-100 index fluctuated significantly throughout the day, hitting an intraday high of 166,720 points and a low of 164,395 points before settling lower.
Market experts attributed the decline to profit-taking ahead of the rollover week, as well as disappointing quarterly results announced by major banks including Bank Al Habib (BAHL) and Bank Alfalah (BAFL). The broader market mood remained cautious amid uncertainty over economic indicators and global market trends.
Heavyweight stocks such as BAHL, HMB, LUCK, HUBC, and ENGRO collectively dragged the benchmark index down by 1,019 points, exerting significant pressure on the market.
Despite the bearish close, investor activity remained strong. The total traded volume surged to 1.503 billion shares, while the market turnover reached an impressive Rs. 49.4 billion, indicating continued investor engagement.
Analysts suggest that market direction in the coming sessions will depend on corporate earnings, macroeconomic stability, and foreign investment flows into Pakistan’s equity market.