PSX Hits All-Time High as KSE-100 Index Surges by 559 Points
August 7, 2025 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed another bullish session on Thursday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index climbing by 559 points to close at a record-high 145,647 points. This marks a continuation of the market’s strong upward momentum.
Institutional Buying Drives Market Optimism
According to a market update by Topline Securities, the sustained bullish trend was driven primarily by institutional inflows, particularly from local mutual funds, as confirmed by data from the National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL).
Heavy buying interest in major index movers played a crucial role in lifting the market. Stocks like Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL), Habib Bank Limited (HBL), Engro Fertilizers (EFERT), Systems Limited (SYS), and Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDC) collectively contributed 738 points to the overall index gain.
📈 Market Highlights
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Closing Index: 145,647 points (+559 points)
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Total Volume Traded: 712.52 million shares
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Previous Volume: 788.46 million shares
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Total Value Traded: Rs. 55.67 billion
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Previous Day’s Value: Rs. 52.78 billion
A total of 483 companies actively traded on the exchange. Out of these:
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221 recorded gains
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235 saw a decline
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27 remained unchanged
Market Outlook
The current rally reflects investor confidence in Pakistan’s capital markets, supported by strong institutional participation, corporate earnings optimism, and macroeconomic stability. Market analysts expect this positive sentiment to persist in the near term, especially if inflows continue and economic indicators remain favorable.
