Karachi, September 11, 2025 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a turbulent trading session on Thursday as the benchmark KSE-100 index lost significant ground, closing with a decline of 880 points.
After hitting an all-time high in the previous session, the index settled at 156,141 points, down from Wednesday’s record 157,021 points.
According to analysts at Topline Securities, the KSE-100 Index faced consistent profit-taking pressure, despite briefly climbing to an intraday high of 157,816. The rollercoaster movement highlighted investor caution, as positive momentum was quickly offset by selling across heavyweight sectors.
Notably, stocks such as MEBL, ILP, and KTML contributed a collective 152 points, offering some support to the index. However, these gains were outweighed by steep declines in ENGROH, PPL, MARI, EFERT, and FFC, which collectively dragged the market down by 540 points. The imbalance reflected a broader shift in investor sentiment, particularly as participants sought to lock in profits after a series of record-breaking sessions earlier in the week.
Despite the downturn, trading activity remained robust. Volumes crossed 1,276 million shares, while turnover reached Rs. 50.1 billion, demonstrating that liquidity in the market continues to be strong. Experts noted that such volatility is often expected after record highs, and the KSE-100 may continue to fluctuate as investors adjust positions ahead of upcoming economic data and corporate announcements.
Market watchers believe that the resilience of the index in the coming days will depend largely on developments in energy, banking, and fertilizer sectors, which have been major drivers of recent gains.