Karachi, August 12, 2025 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed another day of resilience as the benchmark KSE-100 index closed above the historic 147,000-point mark, posting a modest increase despite market volatility.
The KSE-100 index ended the session at 147,005 points, up 75 points, or 0.05%, from the previous close of 146,930 points.
According to Topline Securities Limited, the trading day saw notable fluctuations. The index touched an intraday high of 147,977 before dipping to a low of 146,895, reflecting active profit-taking by investors. Gains in BAFL, HBL, and SYS contributed a combined 295 points to the KSE-100, offsetting some of the broader market’s weakness.
However, declines in FFC, MARI, OGDC, PSO, and BAHL collectively dragged the index down by 527 points. Despite the mixed performance, investor sentiment remained firm, supported by strong participation across sectors.
Total traded volume reached 688 million shares, with a turnover of Rs44 billion, indicating sustained interest from both institutional and retail investors. YOUW led the volume charts, with 46 million shares traded during the session.
Market analysts attribute the KSE-100’s stability to optimism over corporate earnings announcements and expectations of a favorable macroeconomic outlook. They note that, while profit-taking may cause short-term swings, the underlying bullish sentiment and healthy liquidity continue to support the index at record levels.