Karachi, March 20, 2025 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its bullish streak on Thursday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index reaching an all-time high of 118,770 points.
This surge reflects strong investor confidence and growing optimism about economic stability in Pakistan’s financial markets.
The KSE-100 Index posted a gain of 796 points from the previous day’s close of 117,974, continuing the upward momentum seen in recent sessions. Market experts at Topline Securities Limited highlighted that this rally has been fueled by aggressive institutional buying, particularly from local mutual funds, as investors anticipate a positive outcome from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) review.
During the session, the KSE-100 Index touched an intraday high of 1,447 points before settling at 118,770 points, marking a 0.67% increase. The market’s performance was largely driven by renewed interest in blue-chip stocks, pushing the PSX towards record trading volumes over the past two months.
One of the biggest highlights of the day was MARI, which saw a massive trading value of Rs 7.17 billion. Speculation over a major announcement in its upcoming board meeting sparked investor interest, further propelling the stock market’s momentum. Other key contributors to the rally included SYS, FFC, PPL, and HUBC, which collectively added 850 points to the KSE-100 Index. On the other hand, ENGROH, UBL, and BAHL exerted downward pressure, trimming 142 points from the gains.
Overall market activity remained vibrant, with an impressive trading volume of 666 million shares and a total turnover of Rs 38.5 billion. CNERGY emerged as the most actively traded stock, leading the volume charts with 163.9 million shares changing hands.
The sustained upward trajectory at the PSX underscores growing investor confidence, particularly in anticipation of favorable economic policies. Analysts predict that the KSE-100 Index could witness further gains in the coming sessions if macroeconomic conditions remain stable and institutional participation continues. Traders and investors are advised to stay alert for key market indicators and external economic developments that could shape the future performance of the PSX.