Karachi, April 8, 2025 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a notable rebound on Tuesday as the benchmark KSE-100 Index surged by 623 points, buoyed by improving sentiments in global equity markets. The Index closed at 115,532 points, up from the previous day’s 114,909 points, reflecting a gain of 0.54%.
Market analysts at Topline Securities Limited noted that the rally in the KSE-100 Index was largely in line with the positive trend in international markets, as investors showed renewed confidence after days of uncertainty. The rebound comes on the heels of global relief following a more stable outlook in US and Asian markets, which had earlier been rattled by trade-related tensions.
Heavyweight stocks played a crucial role in lifting the Index, with LUCK, MARI, MEBL, BAHL, and BAFL collectively contributing 688 points to the KSE-100 Index. Their strong performance served as a catalyst for broader market gains and signaled renewed investor interest in blue-chip counters.
Trading activity remained robust, with a total of 526 million shares changing hands, generating a turnover of Rs 33 billion. CNERGY led the volume chart, with 121 million shares traded, showing continued interest in mid-tier energy and industrial stocks.
This sharp uptick in the Index reflects investor optimism over macroeconomic indicators, including the government’s efforts to stabilize the currency and ease import-related pressures. Additionally, anticipation of foreign inflows and continued engagement with the IMF has helped improve market sentiment.
However, analysts caution that while today’s gain is encouraging, sustained upward momentum in the KSE-100 Index will depend on consistent economic policy measures and a stable political environment. They advise investors to remain vigilant of both domestic fiscal challenges and external market developments.
In summary, the KSE-100 Index’s 623-point recovery underscores the market’s resilience and its sensitivity to global cues. As the Index attempts to build on this momentum, all eyes will be on corporate earnings and economic data releases in the coming days.