The Pakistan Stock Exchange faced a downward trend on October 22, 2025, with the KSE-100 Index losing 793.56 points. Mixed performance across sectors and investor profit-taking drove the dip.
Market Recap – October 22, 2025
The benchmark KSE-100 Index closed at 166,553.27, recording a loss of 793.56 points or 0.47%. The market witnessed a volatile session, slipping from an intraday high of 168,163.21 to a low of 166,230.89 before settling at its final level. The KSE-All Share Index also slid by 289.04 points, closing at 101,296.66 (-0.28%).
Total trades on the main board reached 489,471, with a volume of 1.57 billion shares and a total value of Rs 55.07 billion.
Index Highlights
- KSE-100: 166,553.27 (-793.56 / -0.47%)
- KSE-All Share: 101,296.66 (-289.04 / -0.28%)
- KSE-30: 50,903.27 (-289.80 / -0.57%)
- OGTI: 32,913.20 (+259.34 / +0.79%)
Sector Performance
Oil & Gas Exploration was the bright spot, with OGTI rising by 0.79% on investor interest. In contrast, Banks (-0.85%) and Technology sectors remained under pressure. Cement and Fertilizer sectors also recorded losses.
Top Performing Sectors
- Oil & Gas Exploration: +0.79%
- Energy-related stocks: witnessed positive momentum.
Market Indicators
- Total Trades: 489,471
- Total Volume: 1.57 billion shares
- Total Value: Rs 55.07 billion
Market sentiment remained cautious ahead of key earnings announcements and global economic cues. Experts believe market correction may continue unless strong corporate results or positive macroeconomic developments emerge.