On August 11, 2025, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) began the week on a strong note, with the KSE-100 Index rising by 1,234.69 points, or 0.85%, reaching a record high of 146,617.48.
Although the index experienced a slight decline to 145,258.49, down 124.3 points, the overall rally was fueled by robust corporate earnings and positive sentiment surrounding a Rs780 billion reduction in circular debt within the power sector, which now totals Rs1.6 trillion.
July 2025’s trade deficit widened 44% year-on-year to $2.8 billion due to rising imports, while remittances grew 7% to $3.2 billion but fell 6% month-on-month. The State Bank of Pakistan’s reserves dropped $72 million to $14.2 billion, reflecting debt repayments. The rupee gained 0.1% to Rs282.47 against the dollar. Textile exports surged 33.7% to $1.69 billion, and the SBP raised Rs386 billion in a T-bill auction, with yields up 5-30 basis points.
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The government advanced power sector reforms and approved a five-year privatisation plan for 24 state-owned enterprises, with 10, including Pakistan International Airlines, slated for immediate sale. These moves bolstered investor confidence, contributing to the market’s seventh consecutive weekly gain, closing at 145,383 points, up 3.08% week-on-week.
The previous week saw the KSE-100 hit a high of 146,813.43 on Thursday before profit-taking led to a 0.18% dip to 145,382.80 on Friday. The sustained rally reflects optimism, though analysts anticipate consolidation around the 145,000 support level, with resistance at 150,000.7 in 2025, Amid Corporate and Reform Boost.
