Karachi, October 15, 2025 – The benchmark KSE-100 index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed higher on Wednesday, gaining 210 points in a session marked by sharp volatility and fluctuating investor sentiment.
The KSE-100 index settled at 165,686 points, up from the previous day’s close of 165,476 points, as traders balanced profit-taking against selective buying in key sectors.
According to analysts at Topline Securities Limited, the KSE-100 index experienced wide intraday swings, reaching an early high of 167,561 points before dipping to a low of 165,357 points. This volatility reflected a mixed market mood, as investors opted to book profits after Tuesday’s strong rally while still showing interest in fundamentally strong stocks.
Positive momentum was largely driven by notable performances from Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC), Meezan Bank Limited (MEBL), Mari Petroleum (MARI), Bank Alfalah (BAFL), and Pakistan Services Limited (PSEL), which collectively added 574 points to the index. However, these gains were offset by corrections in Systems Limited (SYS), Lucky Cement (LUCK), and Engro Fertilizers (EFERT), which collectively erased 388 points.
Despite the volatility, overall investor activity remained strong. Trading volumes surged to 1.526 billion shares, while total market turnover reached an impressive Rs 68.5 billion. Analysts noted that the market’s resilience suggests continued investor confidence in Pakistan’s economic outlook, supported by positive corporate earnings and stable macroeconomic indicators.