Karachi, September 8, 2025 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its bullish momentum on Tuesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index climbing to an all-time high despite widespread devastation caused by ongoing rains and floods.
The KSE-100 index advanced by 476 points, closing at 156,563 compared to the previous session’s 156,087. Market watchers noted that investor sentiment remained strong, with the index touching an intraday high of 157,088 before settling lower. The sustained rally highlights the resilience of equity markets even as the broader economy struggles with the aftershocks of natural disasters.
Analysts at Topline Securities remarked that the upward trend was fueled by strong buying in heavyweight stocks. Key contributors to the positive close included ENGROH, FFC, MEBL, MARI, and EFERT, which collectively injected 886 points into the index. This performance underscores the strength of select blue-chip counters in driving the overall momentum of the market.
Market participation was equally impressive. Trading volumes surged to 1,066 million shares, while the overall traded value reached PKR 55.1 billion. Among the most active scripts, K-Electric (KEL) emerged as the standout volume leader, with 169 million shares changing hands during the day.
Despite fears that the floods could weigh heavily on business confidence and growth projections, the PSX’s performance suggests that investors are betting on long-term economic recovery. With the KSE-100 index hitting consecutive highs, optimism remains intact, signaling confidence in corporate earnings and future market stability.