PSX Closing Bell: Slightly Off Key

December 24, 2025 (MLN): The benchmark KSE-100 Index concluded Wednesday's trading session at 170,830.22, showing a decrease of 243.51 points or 0.14%.

The index traded in a range of 946.19 points showing an intraday high of 171,587.32 (+513.59) and a low of 170,641.13 (-432.60) points.

The total volume of the KSE-100 Index was 319.89 million shares.

Of the 100 index companies 42 closed up, 58 closed down, while 0 were unchanged.

Top losers during the day were RMPL (-9.67%), KOHC (-7.10%), DHPL (-6.15%), GADT (-4.34%), and KEL (-3.74%).

On the other hand, top gainers were PTC (+10.01%), JVDC (+5.27%), PIBTL (+3.46%), SSGC (+2.89%), and BOP (+2.69%).

In terms of index-point contributions, companies that dragged the index lower were LUCK (-281.12pts), ENGROH (-81.37pts), KOHC (-67.95pts), SYS (-55.55pts), and RMPL (-36.76pts).

Meanwhile, companies that added points to the index were PTC (+99.62pts), PPL (+87.76pts), FFC (+82.30pts), OGDC (+57.57pts), and BOP (+48.01pts).

Sector-wise, KSE-100 Index was let down by Cement (-366.68pts), Inv. Banks / Inv. Cos. / Securities Cos. (-104.60pts), Commercial Banks (-41.50pts), Power Generation & Distribution (-39.19pts), and Food & Personal Care Products (-35.50pts).

While the index was supported by Fertilizer (+141.29pts), Oil & Gas Exploration Companies (+119.43pts), Oil & Gas Marketing Companies (+51.54pts), Technology & Communication (+38.86pts), and Property (+25.80pts).

In the broader market, the All-Share Index closed at 102,922.37 with a net loss of 197.80 points or 0.19%.

Total market volume was 811.56 million shares compared to 650.14m from the previous session while traded value was recorded at Rs29.79 billion showing an increase of Rs1.54bn.

There were 367,861 trades reported in 481 companies with 172 closing up, 263 closing down, and 46 remaining unchanged.

To note, the KSE-100 has gained 45,203 points or 35.98% during the fiscal year, whereas it has increased 55,703 points or 48.38% so far this calendar year.

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