The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) saw a positive session on Tuesday, September 24, 2025. The KSE-100 index gained 291.65 points, up 0.18%, closing at 158,236.68. Investors remained cautiously optimistic, buoyed by the Prime Minister’s efforts to secure concessions from international lenders amid recent flood challenges.
The index hit an intra-day high of 159,046.60 and a low of 158,133.31, staying within a tight range. Broad-based buying in key sectors, as banking, cement, fertiliser, and energy, kept sentiment steady. Trading volume increased to 1.78 billion shares from 1.52 billion, with a traded value of Rs 54.5 billion.
Market Snapshot – September 24, 2025
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— PSX (@pakstockexgltd) September 24, 2025- Banking and Cement: Strong demand and optimism for infrastructure lifted these sectors.
- Fertiliser and Energy: Pakistan Petroleum (+4.33%), Hub Power (+2.75%), and United Bank (+0.91%) led gains.
- Oil and Gas: Steady crude prices boosted exploration stocks.
- Power and Refinery: Circular Debt Resolution Talks Fueled Momentum.
Fauji Fertiliser (-0.79%), Systems Limited (-1.32%), and Engro Fertilisers (-1.24%) dragged the index. Of 485 companies, 46 rose and 53 fell. K-Electric led volumes with 659.3 million shares, up Rs 0.81 to Rs 7.12.
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KSE-100 profitability (93% weightage) grew 1.8% year-on-year in FY25, reaching Rs1.66 trillion. Investment banks (+205%), pharmaceuticals (+119%), cement (+41%), and autos (+39%) drove gains. Textiles (-55%), chemicals (-41%), and power (-40%) saw declines. AHL predicts a target of 159,300 if the index holds above 157,000.
The KSE-100’s gains reflect resilience despite concerns related to the floods. Sector strength and rising volumes signal investor confidence. International lender talks could further stabilise markets, supporting Pakistan’s economic outlook.
