Karachi, August 18, 2025 – The benchmark KSE-100 index of Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday crossed 148,000 points to reach all-time high level owing to optimism ahead circular debt reforms.
The KSE-100 index gained 1,705 points to close 148,196 points from last Friday’s closing of 146,491 points.
Analysts at Topline Securities said that the bulls staged a strong comeback in today’s trading session, with the KSE-100 Index surging 1,904 points intraday before closing at an all-time High of 148,196 — up by 1,704 points (1.16%).
Market sentiment brightened on reports of the government’s circular debt reform drive, which entails reducing LNG cargoes, revising RLNG pricing, and mobilizing funds through LNG diversion savings, SOE dividends, and power sector receivables.
Detailed proposals are expected to be announced next week, sustaining investor optimism, according to the analysts.
Heavyweights Lucky Cement (LUCK), Meezan Bank (MEBL), Bank Al-Habib Limited (BAHL), and Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) contributed a combined 756 points to the upward momentum of KSE-100 index.
Investor participation remained strong, with total traded volume climbing to 602 million shares, generating a turnover of Rs38.9 billion. WTL led the volumes chart with 39.3 million shares exchanging hands.
Market participants anticipate the KSE-100 index likely to continue the record-breaking journey in days ahead.