PSX Today: 100-Index gains 1,103 points as bullish momentum lifts market

Pakistan Stocks - APP

Karachi, October 21, 2025 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its upward trend on Tuesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining 1,103.93 points, or 0.66%, to close at 167,346.83 points, compared to 166,242.90 on the previous trading day.

The bullish momentum was driven by increased investor participation and positive market sentiment, pushing market capitalization up to Rs19.27 trillion, from Rs19.20 trillion a day earlier.

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Trading Summary – October 21, 2025

IndicatorCurrentPreviousChange
KSE-100 Index167,346.83166,242.90+1,103.93
Percentage Change  +0.66%
Volume (Shares)1,819.32 million1,478.59 million+340.73 million
Traded ValueRs56.82 billionRs51.87 billion+Rs4.95 billion
Market CapitalizationRs19.27 trillionRs19.20 trillion+Rs0.07 trillion

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A total of 486 companies traded their shares during the session. Of these, 216 recorded gains, 229 posted losses, and 41 remained unchanged.

K-Electric Ltd. dominated the volume leaders, trading 547.32 million shares, followed by WorldCall Telecom with 260.92 million shares, and Bank of Punjab with 128.92 million shares.

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Top Gainers

CompanyChange (Rs)Closing Price (Rs)
PIA Holding Company Ltd. B+350.3524,660.45
Unilever Pakistan Foods Ltd.+266.0029,900.00

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Top Losers

CompanyChange (Rs)Closing Price (Rs)
Supernet Technologies Ltd.-83.201,713.03
Gillette Pakistan Ltd.-32.81530.18

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In the futures market, 321 companies participated, with 151 advancing, 169 declining, and 1 remaining unchanged.

K-Electric (OCT) led futures trading with 85.21 million shares, followed by Bank of Punjab (OCTB) with 55.64 million shares, and WorldCall Telecom (OCT) with 44.45 million shares.

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