Karachi, May 13, 2025 — The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its bullish streak on Tuesday, extending gains by a substantial 1,278 points, reflecting strong investor confidence and aggressive institutional buying.
The benchmark KSE-100 index of the PSX closed at 118,576 points, up by 1.09% on a day-on-day basis compared to Monday’s closing level of 117,298 points. Market analysts credited this sharp uptick to sustained momentum from the previous session, boosted by buying activity from local mutual funds and institutional investors, as confirmed by data from the National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL).
During intraday trading, the PSX saw a peak surge of 2,769 points, highlighting the strength of positive market sentiment. However, profit-taking in the final hour trimmed gains, yet the market still posted an impressive close with a net addition of 1,278 points.
The rally was significantly supported by major heavyweight stocks including Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL), Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDC), Lucky Cement (LUCK), Pakistan State Oil (PSO), and Mari Petroleum (MARI). These stocks alone contributed approximately 1,177 points to the overall index growth, underscoring their dominant influence on market direction.
Trading activity remained robust with a total of 680 million shares changing hands, while the traded value hit PKR 52.5 billion—the highest figure recorded in over five months. WorldCall Telecom (WTL) led the volume chart, with 41.7 million shares traded during the session.
Market watchers say the PSX may continue to ride this wave of optimism, especially if macroeconomic indicators and corporate earnings remain supportive. The strong close and increased participation hint at continued investor interest, potentially setting the stage for the KSE-100 index to challenge new resistance levels in the coming days.
As of now, the PSX stands firmly on positive ground, with today’s 1,278-point climb reinforcing growing investor trust in the local equity market’s recovery and growth prospects.