On Thursday, September 25, 2025, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) saw its benchmark KSE-100 index rise 0.66% to a record high of 159,280.09, up 1,043.41 points. Despite trading volumes dropping to 880 million shares from 1,027 million, investor confidence remained strong, fueled by a landmark debt restructuring deal.
Power Generation, Commercial Banks, and Oil & Gas Exploration drove gains, adding 890 points, per IIS. HUBC led with 419.4 points, followed by ENGROH at 277.34 points. Bank of Punjab (BOP) surged 7.19%, and HUBC gained 6.34%. LUCK (-151.62 points) and BAFL (-35.01 points) were top losers, while BNWM (-2.72%) and SCBP (-2.18%) also fell. HUBC traded 102 million shares, and BOP added 19 million.
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— PSX (@pakstockexgltd) September 25, 2025The federal government signed a Rs1.225 trillion financing deal with 18 banks to address the circular debt in the power sector. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb called it Pakistan’s largest restructuring. The agreement, involving banks like Habib Bank, Meezan Bank, and United Bank, addresses a Rs2.4 trillion debt crisis (2.1% of GDP) caused by mismanagement and inefficiencies.
Read: Pakistan’s Banking Sector Secures Rs1.225 Trillion Circular Debt Resolution
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, witnessing the signing virtually from New York, hailed it as a “significant milestone.” He praised the task force and noted that the IMF had approved Pakistan’s reforms. Next steps include privatising power distribution companies (DISCOs) and reducing line losses, with Sharif urging bold action.
The KSE-100’s record high reflects optimism following the debt deal, which has eased energy sector pressures. Strong sectors, such as banking and power, signal economic stability. The agreement could unlock liquidity for growth, boosting investor trust.
