Karachi, September 16, 2025 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a strong rally on Tuesday as the benchmark KSE-100 index surged by 796 points.
The market responded positively to remarks from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), which reassured investors that the recent floods were less damaging compared to previous years and that the economy was showing better resilience.
The KSE-100 index closed at 156,467 points, compared to the previous session’s close of 155,671. During intraday trading, the index touched a high of 1,083 points before settling at its final level. Analysts described the session as a clear show of strength by the bulls, with renewed confidence spreading across key sectors.
One major factor supporting the rally was the normalization of the MTS rate to 14.95%. This eased concerns for leveraged investors and improved overall market liquidity. In addition, speculation surrounding the Circular Debt signing ceremony scheduled for September 17, 2025, pushed energy stocks higher. OGDC, PPL, and PSO were among the top performers, recording notable gains and boosting the index further.
Other heavyweights such as MEBL, TRG, HUBC, and OGDC contributed 403 points to the KSE-100 advance. However, some profit-taking was observed in FFC, MCB, AKBL, and BAFL, which collectively trimmed 172 points.
Investor participation also remained upbeat, with trading volumes surpassing 1.3 billion shares and a turnover of Rs. 43 billion, highlighting the market’s strong momentum and optimistic outlook for the near term.