Karachi, December 29, 2025 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a strong bullish session on Monday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index climbing near the 174,000-point mark. Investor sentiment surged amid optimism over potential UAE investment in Pakistan, driving the index to a fresh record high.
The KSE-100 index advanced by 1,496 points, closing at 173,896 points compared to the previous close of 172,400 points. Analysts at Topline Securities Limited noted that positive market momentum was fueled by reports of a UAE entity planning to acquire a strategic stake in the Fauji Group. This potential investment is expected to settle approximately US$1 billion in liabilities, while creating optimism that the remaining US$2 billion loan could be restructured, easing near-term financial pressures.
During the session, the index reached an intraday peak of 2,010 points before closing at 173,896, representing a gain of 0.86%. Key contributors to the upward movement included FFC, UBL, PTC, EFERT, and SYS, which together added 957 points to the index.
Market activity remained robust, with total traded volumes reaching 855 million shares and overall turnover hitting Rs. 42.8 billion. WTL dominated the volume chart, with 52.8 million shares changing hands during the session.
The strong performance reflects renewed investor confidence, driven by expectations of significant foreign investment and strategic corporate developments. Analysts suggest that continued positive sentiment and potential inflows could sustain momentum in upcoming trading sessions, further supporting the bullish trend at the PSX.