Karachi, July 22, 2025 – The KSE-100 index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) surged to a historic high on Tuesday as the bulls made a powerful comeback, signaling renewed investor confidence and a strong momentum in equities.
The benchmark KSE-100 index soared by an impressive 1,202 points, closing at a record-breaking 139,420, up from the previous session’s close of 138,218 points. During intraday trading, the index even climbed as high as 139,902 — a sign of aggressive buying across multiple sectors.
Analysts at Topline Securities Limited noted that the bulls took complete control of the trading floor today, pushing the index upward in anticipation of solid corporate earnings and a positive macroeconomic outlook. “The market saw an influx of optimism, which translated into broad-based buying, especially in heavyweight stocks,” they observed.
Key contributors to the rally included major players such as ENGROH, HBL, FFC, EFERT, PPL, and OGDC, collectively adding around 1,142 points to the index. Their robust performance demonstrated sector-wide enthusiasm, particularly in banking, fertilizer, and energy sectors.
Market activity remained highly buoyant, with a total trading volume of 627 million shares, and a total value of Rs. 34.6 billion. FDPL emerged as the most actively traded stock of the day, with over 44 million shares changing hands — a strong indication of retail and institutional participation.
This new milestone in the KSE-100 index is largely attributed to investor expectations surrounding upcoming financial results, a stable monetary environment, and growing clarity on policy fronts. The return of the bulls also comes amid improving foreign portfolio inflows and a recent strengthening of the rupee, further boosting investor sentiment.
Market watchers believe that if the momentum holds and key economic indicators remain favorable, the index could continue setting new records in the coming weeks. However, they also advise caution and suggest that investors remain watchful of global economic cues and geopolitical developments that could impact market dynamics.
As of now, the bulls clearly have the upper hand, driving the KSE-100 index into uncharted territory and setting the tone for a bullish week ahead.