The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended the day in the red, as the KSE-100 Index declined by 638.50 points, closing at 163,806.21 points amid profit-taking across various sectors.
Market Overview
On Friday, October 17, 2025, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a bearish session with the benchmark KSE-100 Index falling by 638.50 points, or 0.39%, to settle at 163,806.21. The decline came as investors opted to book profits following a strong rally in recent sessions.
Market Performance
The KSE-All Share Index also closed lower by 417.42 points at 99,845.79. The trading session saw a total of 402,889 trades with a substantial volume of 1.98 billion shares and a market value at PKR 36.99 billion.
The index remained volatile throughout the session, hitting a high of 165,030.82 and a low of 163,118.01 during the day. Despite the day’s losses, the 1-year and year-to-date (YTD) gains remain impressive, at 91.39% and 42.28% respectively.
Sector and Company Highlights
Most sectors witnessed declines, with notable losses in Oil & Gas Exploration, Commercial Banks, and Cement sectors. The Oil & Gas sector saw the Oil & Gas Exploration Index (OGTI) fall by 1.20% to 31,857.40. Banking and cement sectors were also under pressure, adding to the overall decline.
Among the notable companies, major blue-chip stocks saw selling pressure, contributing heavily to index losses.
Outlook
Analysts suggest that the correction is healthy after recent sharp gains. They expect the market to stabilize in the coming sessions, supported by strong corporate results and economic data.
Investors are advised to stay cautious and continue monitoring sectoral trends and macroeconomic indicators for informed decision-making.