Karachi, October 11, 2025 – The benchmark KSE-100 index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended the week on a negative note, reflecting intense selling pressure across multiple sectors.
During the trading week from October 6 to October 10, the index plunged by 5,892 points or 3.49%, closing at 163,098 points, according to data compiled by Arif Habib Limited.
Market analysts attributed the sharp weekly decline to aggressive profit-taking and cautious investor sentiment ahead of upcoming corporate earnings announcements. The selling trend dominated throughout the week, dragging down overall market capitalization and trading volumes.
Meanwhile, economic updates presented a mixed outlook. The National Accounts Committee (NAC), during its 114th meeting, reported a GDP growth rate of 3.04% for FY25, up from the earlier estimate of 2.68%. Growth improvements were noted across all major sectors, including agriculture, industry, and services.
On the fiscal side, central government debt decreased by 1.0% month-on-month, standing at PKR 77.5 trillion, while oil and gas production posted modest week-on-week increases of 0.3% and 3.1%, respectively.
Remittances by overseas Pakistanis rose 11% year-on-year to USD 3.18 billion in September 2025, supporting the country’s foreign exchange reserves, which climbed to USD 19.81 billion. The Pakistani rupee also appreciated slightly by 0.03%, closing at 281.17 per USD.
As the new week begins, investor focus is expected to shift toward the upcoming results season and developments on the IMF program. Analysts suggest that the KSE-100 index may see renewed momentum driven by corporate earnings optimism. Currently, the index trades at a forward P/E ratio of 8.21x, offering an attractive dividend yield of 6.3%.