Karachi, December 17, 2025 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a volatile trading session on Wednesday as the benchmark KSE-100 index closed down by 133 points, reflecting mixed investor sentiment across key sectors. The index settled at 170,314 points, slightly below the previous day’s close of 170,447 points.
Analysts observed that the KSE-100 index showed significant intraday fluctuations, reaching a high of 171,392 points and a low of 169,230 points, highlighting a cautious market environment. Profit-taking activity and uncertainty over upcoming corporate results contributed to the market’s swings throughout the day.
Positive momentum was primarily driven by heavyweight stocks such as UBL, NBP, HBL, AKBL, and PIOC, which collectively added 771 points to the index. However, gains were partially offset by declines in LUCK, OGDC, and ENGROH, which together trimmed 290 points from the overall performance.
Trading activity remained robust, with total shares traded hitting 1,065 million and the overall turnover amounting to Rs. 51.7 billion, reflecting continued investor engagement despite a cautious market outlook.
Market experts suggest that investor sentiment remains sensitive to macroeconomic developments, corporate earnings announcements, and global market trends. They advise investors to monitor key support and resistance levels in the KSE-100 index as volatility is likely to continue in the near term.
This trading session underscores the PSX’s ongoing fluctuations, with mixed performance across sectors highlighting the importance of careful stock selection and strategic portfolio management for investors navigating Pakistan’s equity market.