Karachi, July 14, 2025 – The KSE-100 index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its record-breaking rally on Monday, surging by 2,203 points to close at an all-time high of 136,503 points.
This impressive performance marks a 1.64% day-on-day (DoD) gain compared to Friday’s closing of 134,300 points.
According to analysts at Topline Securities Limited, the index touched an intraday high with a remarkable jump of 2,542 points before settling slightly lower by the end of the session. This upward momentum in the KSE-100 index was largely driven by strong buying activity from local mutual funds and institutional investors who are capitalizing on improving macroeconomic signals.
Banking sector stocks played a central role in boosting the index. Heavyweights such as United Bank Limited (UBL), Habib Bank Limited (HBL), Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC), Bank AL Habib Limited (BAHL), and MCB Bank collectively contributed an astounding 1,443 points to the KSE-100 index. The robust performance of the financial sector reflects growing investor confidence in the sector’s earnings outlook and stability.
Market activity was equally buoyant, with trading volumes exceeding 838 million shares across the board. The total value of trades for the day stood at PKR 37 billion, showcasing heightened investor engagement and liquidity. CSIL (Cnergyico PK Limited) emerged as the volume leader, posting a turnover of 47 million shares.
The sharp rise in the KSE-100 index is being viewed as a positive indicator of investor sentiment, supported by recent improvements in Pakistan’s economic fundamentals. Record foreign exchange reserves, robust worker remittances, and a narrowing trade deficit have contributed to a sense of optimism in the market.
Analysts suggest that if this momentum continues, the index may enter a new phase of sustained growth, provided macroeconomic conditions remain favorable and political stability is maintained. With the PSX drawing renewed attention from both domestic and foreign investors, the KSE-100 index could remain a key barometer of Pakistan’s financial resurgence in the months to come.