Karachi, December 10, 2025 — The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a mixed trading trend on the final business day of the week, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index closing lower after sustained profit-taking by investors. The index ended the session down by 556 points, reflecting cautious sentiment in the market.
According to official data, the KSE-100 Index closed at 171,404 points, compared to the previous session’s closing of 171,960 points, marking a decline of 0.32 percent. Trading began on a positive note as investors reacted to favorable economic indicators and selective buying in key sectors. However, as the session progressed, profit-taking pressure intensified, leading to increased selling activity and a negative close.
Market analysts noted that the PSX experienced a range-bound session throughout the day. During intraday trading, the benchmark index climbed to a high of 714 points, while it also touched an intraday low of 660 points, highlighting volatility and cautious investor behavior amid uncertain short-term market cues.
On the positive side, heavyweight stocks such as Lucky Cement (LUCK), Systems Limited (SYS), United Bank Limited (UBL), Meezan Bank (MEBL), and Mari Petroleum (MARI) collectively added 319 points to the index. Conversely, shares of Habib Bank Limited (HBL), Maple Leaf Cement (MLCF), Engro Holdings (ENGROH), Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC), and Bank Alfalah (BAFL) weighed heavily on the market, jointly pulling the index down by 366 points.
In terms of trading activity, Meezan Bank (MEBL) led the volumes, with shares worth Rs 6.23 billion changing hands. Significant trading was also recorded in DG Khan Cement (DGKC), Lucky Cement (LUCK), Maple Leaf Cement (MLCF), and Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL).
Overall, a total of 796 million shares were traded during the day, while the total market turnover stood at Rs 42 billion, reflecting active participation despite the subdued closing.