Karachi, November 3, 2025 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a strong rally on Monday as the benchmark KSE-100 index surged by 1,171 points, driven by renewed institutional buying and positive investor sentiment.
The KSE-100 index closed at 162,803 points, up from 161,632 points recorded on Friday, marking one of the strongest single-day gains in recent sessions. According to Topline Securities Limited, the benchmark traded between an intraday high of 163,935 and a low of 161,892, reflecting a bullish trend throughout the session.
Market analysts attributed the rally to aggressive institutional inflows, particularly from local mutual funds, as shown by NCCPL data. Heavyweight stocks, including Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC), Engro Corporation (ENGRO), National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), Hub Power Company (HUBC), and TRG Pakistan, were among the top performers, collectively contributing over 1,130 points to the index’s rise.
The strong momentum was also supported by optimism surrounding macroeconomic stability, lower inflation expectations, and positive corporate earnings in key sectors. Market experts believe that institutional investors’ confidence reflects a renewed outlook for sustained growth in the equity market.
Overall, market participation remained vibrant, with trading volumes surging to 947 million shares and turnover reaching Rs47.5 billion, indicating robust investor activity across major sectors including banking, fertilizer, and energy.