PSX Closing Bell: A Green Streak

August 07, 2025 (MLN): The benchmark KSE-100 Index concluded Thursday's Pakistani equity market session at 145,647.13, showing an increase of 558.64 points or 0.39%.

KSE 100 Index performance remained positive throughout the day showing an intraday high of 146,081.02 (+992.53) and a low of 145,250.17 (+161.68) points.

Total volume of the KSE-100 Index was 326.58 million shares.

The surge comes as PSX trading sentiment continues to strengthen, driven by improved macroeconomic indicators and increasing clarity in the government’s economic direction.

This rally builds on the recent milestone of the KSE-100 Index crossing the 145,000-point mark, a feat that has further energized investor confidence.

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif expressed deep satisfaction over the stock market’s performance, calling it a strong reflection of investor confidence in the government’s economic policies. “The recent upward momentum in the stock exchange indicates growing trust in the government’s direction and commitment to economic stability,” he noted.

He emphasized that facilitating business and investment remains a top priority, and highlighted reforms in the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) as a key driver behind the improved economic environment. “Reforms in FBR have not only strengthened the tax structure but have also made it more business-friendly,” he added.

The Prime Minister credited these developments as signs of a recovering economy, stating, “Alhamdulillah, Pakistan’s economic trajectory is improving, and we are steadily moving toward sustainable growth.”

Of the 100 index companies 52 closed up, 47 closed down, while 1 were unchanged.

Top gainers during the day were UNITY (+10.01%), BNWM (+9.97%), AGL (+5.72%), PPL (+5.22%), and KTML (+3.53%).

On the other hand, top losers were GADT (-6.59%), NESTLE (-5.54%), FHAM (-4.20%), FABL (-3.22%), and PKGP (-2.75%).

In terms of index-point contributions, companies that propped up the index were PPL (+211.12pts), HBL (+146.15pts), EFERT (+145.24pts), SYS (+130.47pts), and OGDC (+104.68pts).

Meanwhile, companies that dragged the index lower were ENGROH (-167.30pts), FFC (-118.80pts), MCB (-89.13pts), MEBL (-69.80pts), and NESTLE (-40.33pts).

Sector-wise, KSE-100 Index was supported by Oil & Gas Exploration Companies (+322.21pts), Technology & Communication (+125.91pts), Oil & Gas Marketing Companies (+96.45pts), Commercial Banks (+96.04pts), and Fertilizer (+56.37pts).

While the index was let down by Inv. Banks / Inv. Cos. / Securities Cos. (-166.49pts), Cement (-47.13pts), Real Estate Investment Trust (-13.91pts), Cable & Electrical Goods (-12.26pts), and Textile Spinning (-9.00pts).

In the broader market, the All-Share Index closed at 89,906.35 with a net gain of 273.19 points or 0.30%.

Total market volume was 712.50 million shares compared to 788.46m from the previous session while traded value was recorded at Rs55.68 billion showing an increase of Rs2.90bn.

There were 413,400 trades reported in 483 companies with 221 closing up, 235 closing down, and 27 remaining unchanged.

To note, the KSE-100 has gained 20,020 points or 15.94% during the fiscal year, whereas it has increased 30,520 points or 26.51% so far this calendar year.

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