The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a strong bullish trend today, with the KSE-100 Index gaining 1,776 points to settle at 157,953.46.
Market Overview
On Thursday, September 18, 2025, the Pakistan Stock Exchange showcased remarkable bullish momentum, as major indices closed significantly higher. The benchmark KSE-100 Index surged by 1,775.65 points, closing at 157,953.46, registering a 1.14% increase. The index reached an intraday high of 158,082.55 and a low of 156,978.85.
Trading Highlights
- Total Trades: 547,621
- Total Volume: 1.96 billion shares
- Total Value: PKR 56.93 billion
Key Index Movements
- KSE All Share Index: Closed at 96,741.21, up by 1,110.83 points (1.16%)
- KSE-30 Index: Gained 520.47 points to close at 48,198.93
- KMI-30: Notched up 3,011.94 points to end at 232,694.16
- Banks and Technology: Sectors saw robust gains, with the BKTI Index gaining 566.75 points (1.35%)
Market Sentiment
The strong performance was driven by positive investor sentiment supported by economic data, improved corporate earnings, and optimism surrounding macroeconomic indicators. Most sectors closed in the green, with commercial banks, cement, and technology leading the way.
Conclusion
Today’s strong close at the PSX highlights robust investor confidence and continued momentum in the market. Analysts believe that if these trends persist, the KSE-100 could potentially challenge all-time highs in the coming days.