Karachi, August 22, 2025 – The benchmark KSE-100 index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended Friday’s session with a gain of 258 points, closing at 149,493 points compared to the previous day’s 149,225 points.
Market analysts described the session as range-bound, with the KSE-100 index oscillating between an intraday high of +1,230 points and a low of -214 points before settling at the closing level, reflecting a modest rise of 0.17%.
Top positive contributions to the index came from FFC, NBP, AKBL, OGDC, and PSO, which collectively added 289 points. However, SEARL, MEBL, ENGROH, LUCK, and EFERT offset some gains, dragging the index down by 289 points. Traded value was dominated by SEARL (PKR 4.28bn), OGDC (PKR 3.3bn), FFC (PKR 2.24bn), UNITY (PKR 1.88bn), and PSO (PKR 1.64bn). Overall trading volume stood at 801 million shares, with a total value of PKR 40.4 billion.
Throughout the week, the KSE-100 gained 2.05%, reaching a high of 151,200 points. On Friday, 59 shares advanced, while 41 declined. Among the top gainers were FFC (+0.83%), NBP (+2.63%), and AKBL (+5.3%), while SEARL (-10%), MEBL (-1.1%), and LUCK (-1.05%) were the biggest laggards.
Adding to market sentiment, Pakistan finalized a deal to import 1.1 million tons of US soybeans worth USD 500 million, while the Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced a USD 410 million financing package for the Reko Diq copper mine project. Pakistan and China also reaffirmed support for Gwadar Port and the Karakoram Highway realignment.
Near-term resistance remains at 151,200, with support around 148,000.