KSE-100 touches 130,000 points

July 02, 2025 (MLN): The benchmark KSE-100 Index touched a historic intraday high of 130,074.94 at 12:48 PM on Wednesday, marking an increase of 1,875.52 points or 1.46%.

At the time of reporting, the index stood at 130,050.73, up by 1,851.31 points or 1.44%, with a total volume of 219.91 million shares traded.

The bullish trend in the Pakistan Stock Exchange is being fueled by growing investor confidence, underpinned by stable economic policies, improved macroeconomic indicators, and greater clarity following the FY2025–26 budget.

Key drivers include a drop in CPI-based inflation to 3.2% in June, a 9.4% narrowing of the trade deficit, and easing interest rates factors that are encouraging increased domestic participation.

Fresh fund allocations, renewed foreign interest, a stable rupee, and improving geopolitical conditions are also contributing to market optimism.

Additionally, strong corporate earnings, attractive valuations, and the government’s pro-market stance are positioning PSX as a compelling investment destination.

Top intraday gainers included GADT (+10.00%), MCB (+8.28%), SCBPL (+5.96%), BOP (+5.86%), and SEARL (+5.62%).

Meanwhile, top intraday losers were YOUW (-4.42%), BNWM (-4.26%), GHGL (-2.60%), IBFL (-1.94%), and PKGS (-1.93%).

In terms of index-point contributions, companies that propped up the index were MCB (+358.07pts), UBL (+325.49pts), MEBL (+187.93pts), HBL (+142.47pts), and BAHL (+137.74pts).

Meanwhile, companies that dragged the index lower were PKGP (-16.26pts), CHCC (-15.57pts), SRVI (-15.51pts), POL (-14.29pts), and GHGL (-13.13pts).

Sector-wise, KSE-100 Index was supported by Commercial Banks (+1439.71pts), Fertilizer (+107.00pts), Oil & Gas Exploration Companies (+97.24pts), Pharmaceuticals (+68.59pts), and Automobile Assembler (+59.83pts).

While the index was let down by Glass & Ceramics (-16.40pts), Leather & Tanneries (-15.51pts), Cement (-12.49pts), Engineering (-10.36pts), and Paper, Board & Packaging (-9.35pts).

In the broader market, the All-Share Index touched an intraday level of 80,855.13, reflecting a net gain of 1,067.51 points or 1.34%.

Total market volume was 618.49 million shares compared to 1,032.76m from the previous session while traded value was recorded at Rs28.41 billion showing a decrease of Rs15.60bn.

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