Karachi, October 30, 2025 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) endured a turbulent session on Thursday as the benchmark KSE-100 index plunged by 1,732 points, reflecting intense volatility and profit-taking pressure from investors.
The KSE-100 Index closed at 156,733 points, sharply down from the previous day’s closing of 158,465 points, marking one of the steepest single-day declines of the month. Market analysts attributed the drop to heavy rollover activity, mixed corporate earnings, and global economic uncertainty, which triggered cautious investor sentiment.
According to a report by Topline Securities Limited, the benchmark index fluctuated between an intraday high of 159,507 points and a low of 156,327 points, displaying persistent instability throughout the trading session. The market remained under pressure as institutional investors engaged in profit-taking, while retail investors adopted a wait-and-see approach amid speculation over monetary policy direction.
Blue-chip stocks such as Engro Corporation (ENGRO), Bank of Punjab (BOP), Systems Limited (SYS), United Bank Limited (UBL), and MCB Bank were the major laggards, collectively dragging the index down by 1,162 points.
Despite the negative closing, market activity remained strong, with trading volumes soaring to 846 million shares, while total turnover reached Rs37.5 billion, reflecting ongoing investor engagement.
Analysts anticipate continued volatility in the coming sessions as investors react to earnings announcements and monitor key economic indicators, including inflation data and the State Bank’s monetary policy stance.