Karachi, August 4, 2025 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has made history by crossing the monumental milestone of 142,000 points for the first time ever, marking a new era of bullish momentum in the country’s capital market.
On Monday, the benchmark KSE-100 index of the PSX surged by an impressive 1,018 points, closing at a record-breaking 142,053—up from Friday’s close of 141,035 points. This historic milestone has set the tone for what analysts describe as a new wave of investor confidence and economic optimism.
According to analysts at Topline Securities, the 0.72% gain marks the highest closing level in the history of the PSX. The surge was primarily driven by strong performances in the energy and cement sectors. Oil & Gas Development Company (OGDC) led the rally after receiving its first Term Finance Certificate (TFC) interest payment of Rs 7.7 billion, igniting bullish sentiment. Simultaneously, anticipation over robust earnings in the cement sector helped sustain the momentum.
Heavyweight contributors to the index’s rally included LUCK, BAHL, HBL, HUBC, and SYS, which together added 716 points. On the flip side, PKGP, ENGROH, and PPL collectively dragged the index down by 134 points.
Investor enthusiasm remained sky-high, with total traded volume hitting 663 million shares and a turnover of Rs 42 billion. CNERGY dominated the volume chart, with 53 million shares changing hands.
This latest milestone reinforces the PSX’s status as a resilient and dynamic exchange, gaining strength amid growing macroeconomic stability and corporate earnings optimism.