On August 13, 2025, the Pakistan Stock Exchange saw a modest decline, led by a dip in major indices including the KSE-100 and KSE-All Share. Market activity remained robust despite investor caution.
Market Overview
Today, August 13, 2025, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a slight downturn as the KSE-100 index closed at 146,529.30 points, down by 476.02 points or 0.32%. The benchmark index fluctuated within a range of 146,417.80 to 147,892.25 during the day.
Indices Performance
- KSE-All Share Index: Closed at 90,649.25, shedding 120.81 points (-0.13%).
- KSE-30 Index: Fell by 156.34 points to 44,855.40 (-0.35%).
- KMI-30 Index: Dropped to 208,066.95, losing 973.43 points (-0.47%).
Market Highlights
The overall trading volume stood at 647.09 million shares, with a total of 365,001 trades executed. Market value reached PKR 40.90 billion. Among the 365 listed companies, 170 advanced, 175 declined, and 20 remained unchanged.
Sectoral Highlights
- Banking: The Banking Index (BKTI) gained 145.35 points (+0.35%) to close at 41,101.09, reflecting resilience in the financial sector.
- Oil & Gas: The Oil and Gas Index (OGTI) declined sharply, down by 406.47 points (-1.30%) to close at 30,764.80, influenced by weakness in international energy markets.
Top Movers
Leading the gains were select banking and technology stocks, while the oil & gas and cement sectors faced pressure due to profit-taking and external cues.
Outlook
Analysts suggest that the market is undergoing a healthy correction following strong year-to-date and one-year performance, with the KSE-100 showing a YTD gain of 27.28% and a one-year increase of 88.15%. Investor focus may now shift towards upcoming corporate earnings.