Pakistan’s benchmark KSE-100 index touched a significant milestone. It surged past the 170,000-point barrier during intraday trading. However, sustained profit-taking reversed the early gains. The index closed nearly flat at 169,452 points, down just 5 points.
The trading session began with strong bullish momentum. This extended a multi-week market rally. Skittish investors chose to cash in profits near the psychological barrier. Their actions injected volatility into an otherwise resilient trading day.
On the macroeconomic front, a major Bloomberg report provided positive news. It indicated 2026 could be a standout year for Initial Public Offerings (IPOs). Leading domestic brokers reportedly plan to list up to 16 new properties in the coming year.
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— PSX (@pakstockexgltd) December 10, 2025Separately, the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) approved a key measure. It revised the margins for Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) and petroleum dealers. The increase applies to Motor Spirit (MS) and High-Speed Diesel (HSD). Margins are now linked to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for FY24 and FY25.
The approved increase is capped at 5%-10%. It will be released to companies in two distinct phases. The first half is effective immediately. The second half depends on verified progress in digitisation efforts.
Several major stocks significantly influenced the index movement. MLCF, LUCK, ISL, FCCL, and DHP collectively added 509 points. Conversely, FFC, SRVI, PPL, ENGROH, and HUBC dragged the index down by 526 points.
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Overall market activity remained robust. Total volume reached 1.19 billion shares. The total turnover for the session was Rs 50.4 billion. HUMNL led the volumes chart with 132 million shares traded.
Market analysts suggest a period of consolidation may follow. The brief breach of the 170,000 level attracted immediate selling pressure.
