Karachi, April 15, 2025 — The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a bullish trend on Monday, as the benchmark KSE-100 index surged by 385 points, closing at 116,775 — up from the previous session’s closing of 116,390. The positive momentum was fueled by strong cues from global markets and investor optimism ahead of the corporate earnings season.
According to a report by Topline Securities Limited, the PSX performed robustly, with the KSE-100 Index gaining 0.33% by the end of the trading session. Analysts noted that renewed confidence among investors was largely attributed to improved sentiment in global equity markets. This global rally provided a much-needed boost to emerging markets like Pakistan, encouraging local participants to adopt a risk-on approach.
The PSX rally was spearheaded by major blue-chip stocks, including ENGROH, LUCK, OGDC, TRG, and PSO, which together contributed approximately 325 points to the overall gain. Their performance highlighted strong sectoral support across energy, chemicals, and technology segments. Market participants remained upbeat about future earnings, especially in light of global commodity price stabilization and anticipated policy continuity.
Trading volumes at the PSX remained healthy, with over 475 million shares traded during the day. The total market turnover stood at Rs 30 billion, reflecting improved investor participation. CNERGY dominated the volume chart with 32 million shares traded, indicating sustained interest in mid-tier stocks as well.
The PSX’s recent gains are also being linked to a broader trend of recovery in global financial markets, as geopolitical tensions showed signs of easing and central banks in key economies signaled a pause in rate hikes. This global backdrop has reassured investors who had remained cautious over the past few weeks.
With global trends continuing to influence domestic sentiment, the PSX is expected to remain responsive to international developments. Analysts suggest that sustained foreign inflows and clarity on economic reforms will further bolster confidence in the PSX, potentially paving the way for additional upside in the days ahead.