Karachi, October 14, 2025 – The benchmark KSE-100 index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) recorded a historic recovery on Tuesday, soaring by 7,032 points in a single trading session.
The index closed at 165,476 points, up from the previous day’s 158,444 points — marking its sharpest single-day gain in recent history.
This surge in the KSE-100 index follows six consecutive bearish sessions during which the market lost 10,547 points. Analysts attributed the sharp rebound to renewed optimism in the market, fueled by hopes of an International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan approval and signs of easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Investor sentiment improved significantly as major index-heavy stocks, including HUBCO, MARI, OGDC, POL, PPL, and PSO, moved into strong positive territory. Broad-based buying was witnessed across multiple sectors such as cement, commercial banking, automobile assembly, and oil and gas exploration.
Market experts noted that mutual funds and institutional investors, who had previously been on the selling side, shifted toward aggressive buying positions, signaling renewed confidence in the country’s equity outlook.
Analysts emphasized that the KSE-100 index is often quick to respond to changes in political and economic developments. Tuesday’s dramatic rebound, following Monday’s steep 4,654-point decline, indicates a potential turning point for the PSX as investors look ahead to greater market stability and growth prospects in Pakistan’s financial sector.