The Pakistan Stock Exchange surged on August 19, 2025, with the KSE-100 index climbing 1.06% to reach a historic high. Broad-based gains across banking, cement, and technology sectors fueled the rally.
Market Recap – August 19, 2025
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed on a bullish note today as investor optimism lifted key indices, led by sturdy gains in banking and cement sectors.
Key Index Performance
- KSE-100 Index: Closed at 149,770.74, up by 1,574.32 points (+1.06%).
- KSE-All Share Index: Gained 684.90 points to close at 92,155.78 (+0.75%).
- KSE-30 Index: Rose by 472.53 points to end at 45,743.26 (+1.04%).
Market Highlights
- Total volume traded was 809,082,439 shares across 438,932 trades.
- The total value of trades stood at PKR 48.43 billion.
- The benchmark KSE-100 index recorded an intraday high of 150,323.38 and a low of 148,293.94.
Sector Performance
Top Gainers:
- Banking: The BKTI index jumped 2.75% to 42,612.32, driving momentum.
- Cement & Technology: Strong institutional buying supported the rally.
Lagging Sectors:
- Oil & Gas: The OGTI index slipped by 1.22% amid global oil price fluctuations.
Outlook
Analysts anticipate continued momentum in the short term, depending on macroeconomic updates and results disclosures. Investor confidence remains buoyed by upbeat corporate earnings and stability in economic indicators.