Karachi, November 4, 2025 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a sharp downturn on Tuesday, as the benchmark KSE-100 index dropped by 1,521 points, driven by heavy profit-taking after consecutive sessions of strong gains.
At the close of trading, the KSE-100 index settled at 161,282 points, down from 162,803 points a day earlier, marking a 0.93% decline. Market analysts attributed the fall to cautious investor sentiment and short-term profit realization following the recent rally.
According to a report by Topline Securities Limited, the market remained under pressure throughout the session, hitting an intraday low of 1,643 points before stabilizing slightly. Major blue-chip stocks including Engro Corporation (ENGRO), Mari Petroleum (MARI), Bank Al Habib (BAHL), MCB Bank (MCB), and TRG Pakistan (TRG) were the top laggards, collectively shaving 543 points off the index.
Despite the downward trend, trading activity remained robust. The market volume surged to 897 million shares, while the total traded value reached Rs. 37.2 billion, showing continued investor participation. WorldCall Telecom (WTL) led the activity chart with 76.8 million shares traded, maintaining its position as the volume leader for the day.
Analysts believe that while short-term volatility may persist, the broader outlook for equities remains positive, supported by improved corporate earnings, stable macroeconomic indicators, and growing investor interest in undervalued sectors.