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PSX surges over 4,000 points ahead of Eid holidays

May 25, 2026 by Newsdesk

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed a strong bullish trend on Monday as investors accelerated buying activity ahead of the Eid holidays.

The benchmark KSE-100 Index recorded a massive gain of 4,013 points during trading, driven by renewed investor confidence and positive regional market sentiment.

Market analysts said optimism grew after reports emerged regarding a possible agreement between the United States and Iran, which supported investor sentiment across financial markets.

Following the sharp rally, the KSE-100 Index climbed to 171,857 points.

Meanwhile, Asian stock markets also traded in positive territory amid improving global investor confidence.

Bearish week at Pakistan Stock Exchange as index drops 7,678 points

May 2, 2026 by Newsdesk

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed a bearish trend throughout the week, as the benchmark KSE-100 Index declined by 4.5 percent during a shortened four-day trading session.

The index plunged by 7,678 points, closing at 162,994 points compared to the previous week’s close of 170,672 points. During the week, the market lost eight key psychological levels, reflecting sustained investor pessimism.

Market activity remained under pressure, with the index hitting a weekly high of 171,306 points, while the lowest level recorded was 160,391 points.

The overall market capitalization shrank significantly by Rs854 billion over the week, settling at Rs18,022 billion by the end of trading.

According to market experts, the downturn was driven by a combination of factors, including disappointing financial results from listed companies, a rise in interest rates, and ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, all of which dampened investor confidence and triggered continued selling pressure.

Pakistan stocks rally as KSE-100 posts strong weekly gains amid improved sentiment

April 18, 2026 by Newsdesk

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed a robust performance during the outgoing week, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining nearly 4 percent on a weekly basis.

The KSE-100 Index surged by 6,748 points over the week, closing at 173,939 points compared to 167,191 points at the start of the trading period.

During the week, the market successfully crossed six psychological thresholds, reflecting strong bullish momentum. Out of five trading sessions, the market remained positive for four days, while only one session ended in the red.

The index touched a weekly high of 174,404 points, while the lowest level recorded during the week stood at 160,158 points.

Market capitalization increased significantly by Rs776 billion over the five trading days, reaching a total of Rs19,250 billion.

Trading activity also remained strong, with approximately 5 billion shares exchanged during the week, amounting to a value of Rs241 billion. On a weekly basis, average daily trading volume rose by 37 percent to reach 1 billion shares.

Market experts attributed the bullish trend to improved investor confidence, driven by signals of easing tensions between the United States and Iran, which helped stabilize sentiment in global and regional markets.

PSX plunges as KSE-100 index drops over 6,000 points

April 13, 2026 by Newsdesk

Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed a sharp bearish trend at the start of the trading week, with heavy losses recorded throughout the session.

Trading opened on a negative note, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index falling nearly 3% during intraday activity. The index shed around 4,861 points in early trading, reflecting strong selling pressure in the market.

After 1:00 PM, the index hovered around 162,329 points before slipping further to 161,638 points as the downward trend intensified.

By the close of trading, the KSE-100 Index had plunged by 6,600 points, settling at 160,591, marking a significant decline on the first day of the business week.

KSE-100 index falls 3,630 points in weekly trade amid bearish trend

March 14, 2026 by Newsdesk

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed a negative trend during the past trading week, with the benchmark index posting a sharp decline.

During the week, the KSE-100 Index dropped by 3,630 points, closing at 153,866 points compared to 157,496 points at the end of the previous week.

The market lost four psychological levels over the course of the week, reflecting persistent selling pressure.

Out of the five trading sessions, the market remained bearish for four days, while only one day ended with gains.

During weekly trading, the index touched a high of 158,624 points, while the lowest level recorded during the week was 144,119 points.

Meanwhile, the market capitalization declined by Rs369 billion during the five-day trading period, bringing the total market capitalization down to Rs17,329 billion.

Trading activity remained significant, with around 2.25 billion shares changing hands in deals worth Rs132 billion during the week.

Pakistan Stock market plunges sharply, loses six psychological levels

January 29, 2026 by Newsdesk

KARACHI: Trading at the Pakistan Stock Exchange(PSX) ended on a sharply negative note as the market witnessed heavy selling pressure, resulting in the loss of six key psychological levels.

At the close of business, the benchmark KSE-100 Index plunged by 6,042 points to settle at 182,338 points, compared to the previous day’s closing of 188,380 points.

During the session, the index touched an intraday high of 188,923 points, while the lowest level recorded was 181,961 points, reflecting extreme volatility.

Market activity remained robust as shares worth Rs52 billion were traded, with a total volume of 410 million shares exchanged during the day.

Selling pressure was mainly observed in fertilizer, commercial banking, oil and gas, cement, and power generation sectors.

According to market experts, the sharp decline was largely driven by profit-taking, which pushed the market into a steep downward trend.

Strong buying pushes PSX back into high gear

January 24, 2026 by Newsdesk

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) recorded a robust performance during the outgoing week, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining 4,068 points.

During the five-day trading period, the index rose from 185,098 points to close at 189,166 points, reflecting renewed investor confidence. The market successfully regained four key psychological levels over the week.

Trading activity remained mixed, as the market witnessed declines on two days and gains on three days.

During the week, the KSE-100 Index touched a high of 189,566 points, while the lowest level was recorded at 186,127 points.

Over the five trading sessions, market capitalization increased by Rs244 billion, taking the total market cap to Rs21,219 billion.

Market experts attributed the positive trend to expectations of a cut in the monetary policy rate, which encouraged fresh investment. They added that buying interest in undervalued stocks by investors further supported market capitalization growth.

PSX sees bullish week with major sector gains

January 10, 2026 by Newsdesk

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a remarkable week of bullish activity, reaching new record highs across major indices.

During the week, the KSE-100 Index surged by 5,375 points, climbing from 179,034 at the start of the week to 184,409 at closing. The index traded at a week-high of 187,015 points and a week-low of 179,535 points.

Market analysts noted that five key psychological levels were restored over the week, with three days of gains and two days of minor declines.

The market capitalization also saw a significant boost, rising by PKR 555 billion over the five-day trading period to reach PKR 20,768 billion.

Experts attributed the bullish trend to institutional investments and expectations of a potential reduction in the policy rate. Strong performances were seen in banking, energy, cement, and fertilizer sectors, among other key industries.

Daily turnover reached nearly PKR 85 billion, marking the highest levels in two decades, highlighting investor confidence and market momentum.

The PSX’s performance reflects renewed optimism among investors, signaling a positive outlook for Pakistan’s equity markets in the near term.

PSX records weekly gains as market sentiment improves

December 13, 2025 by Newsdesk

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a strong upward trend during the past week, with the KSE-100 Index climbing 2,779 points over the five-day trading period. The index closed at 169,864 points, up from 167,085 points at the start of the week.

During the week, the market saw two days of decline and three days of gains, reaching a record high of 170,697 points, while the weekly low stood at 167,386 points. Market capitalization increased by PKR 28.2 billion, taking the total to PKR 19,321 billion.

Investors showed renewed confidence following the IMF installment approval, with 48.38% of shares recording price gains across the board. Analysts noted that the market’s psychological thresholds were restored, contributing to the bullish momentum.

The week highlighted a recovery in investor sentiment and optimism over economic stability, reflecting positively on both the KSE-100 Index and overall market performance.

Weekly Report: Pakistan Stock Exchange surges by 4,575 points

November 29, 2025 by Newsdesk

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a strong bullish trend during the past trading week, with the KSE-100 Index rising by 4,575 points.

The index closed the week at 166,677 points, up from 162,102 points at the start of the week. During the week, the market recovered four psychological levels, reflecting investor confidence.

Over the five trading days, the market saw three days of gains and two days of declines. The highest level of the KSE-100 Index during the week was 167,005 points, while the lowest level was 160,564 points.

Market capitalization increased by PKR 353 billion, bringing the total to PKR 18,866 billion.

Around 42.21% of listed stocks recorded price increases. Shares of 1,009 companies gained, while 1,172 companies saw declines.

Analysts attributed the market rally to renewed buying interest from local institutions and individual investors, which helped sustain the bullish momentum.