Market rallies as bulls take charge, pushing the KSE-100 Index nearer to record high.
PSX Soars Amid Bullish Sentiment – KSE-100 Nears All-Time High
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a bullish run on December 18, 2025, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining a robust 1,646.79 points, or 0.97%, to close at 171,960.64. This solid performance brought the index remarkably close to its all-time high, reflecting strong investor confidence.
Market Highlights
- KSE-100 Index: Gained 1,646.79 points to reach 171,960.64
- KSE-All Share Index: Rose by 643.69 points to close at 103,659.27
- Trading Volume: 950.15 million shares
- Total Trades: 425,282
- Market Value: PKR 54.07 billion
Top Gainers and Sectors
Leading the charge were sectors like Commercial Banks, Fertilizer, Cement, and Technology. The Bank of Khyber (BKT) Index surged by 728.92 points (1.56%), while the KMI-30 climbed by 2,764.19 points (1.14%). Counterbalancing the gains slightly was the Oil & Gas sector, with the OGTI Index dipping 127.99 points (-0.38%).
Investor Sentiment
Market sentiment remained optimistic ahead of key economic developments and continued momentum from foreign and institutional investors. The strong year-to-date (YTD) performance of the KSE-100 at 49.37% underscores the sustained bullish outlook for the equity market.
Today’s trading session reaffirms growing investor confidence in Pakistan’s economic recovery and market fundamentals, setting a positive tone for the final weeks of the year.