Karachi, August 25, 2025 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a turbulent session on Monday, as the benchmark KSE-100 index fell by 678 points amid heavy profit-taking and cautious sentiment.
The index closed at 148,815 points, down from last Friday’s 149,493 points, marking a 0.45% decline.
According to analysts at Topline Securities Limited, the session coincided with the start of rollover week, typically marked by heightened volatility. The KSE-100 index initially surged to an intraday high of 586 points but later reversed course, hitting a low of 735 points before settling deep in negative territory.
Sector-wise performance showed mixed trends. Gains from BAFL, NBP, SEARL, and PABC collectively added 92 points to the index, but significant losses in BAHL, SYS, MEBL, HBL, and LUCK collectively erased 394 points, leading to the overall slide.
Trading activity also reflected cautious investor sentiment. Market volumes stood at 691 million shares, while the traded value was recorded at PKR 26.3 billion, lower than previous sessions. Among actively traded stocks, NBP (PKR 2.15 billion), SEARL (PKR 2.06 billion), PSO (PKR 1.26 billion), OGDC (PKR 665.43 million), and MEBL (PKR 592.27 million) were the most prominent. KOSM led in volume, with 113.8 million shares changing hands.
Analysts believe investor confidence remains sensitive to global commodity trends, economic data releases, and geopolitical developments, which may dictate near-term movements in the KSE-100 index.