KARACHI, September 5, 2025 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) soared to an unprecedented high on Friday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index closing at 154,277 points, up 1,612 in a single day. This historic milestone marks the first time the index has crossed the 154,000 threshold, underscoring renewed investor confidence.
The rally was fueled by heavyweights in the banking and cement sectors, with the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) surging nearly 10% to Rs171.98 after its Corporate Briefing sparked hopes of a robust year-end dividend. “The management hinted at optimizing capital levels, though the NBP Act limits payouts to year-end results,” noted Ali Najib, Deputy Head of Trading at Arif Habib Ltd.
Cement stocks also powered the rally. DG Khan Cement (DGKC) hit the upper circuit with a 10% gain, while POWER, GWLC, MLCF, and LUCK advanced between 3% and 7.5%, cementing bullish momentum across the sector.
Market Snapshot
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Turnover: 1.07 billion shares
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Value traded: Nearly Rs60 billion
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Top volume leader: Bank of Punjab (BOP) with 146 million shares
Liquidity remained robust as risk appetite surged, with investors piling into high-volume stocks while chasing record territory.
Weekly Performance
On a week-on-week basis, the KSE-100 gained 3.81% (+5,659 points). The index opened the week at 149,079, dipped briefly to 148,500, and then rallied to touch an intraday peak of 154,511 before settling at 154,277.
Outlook
Analysts attribute the bullish streak to optimism surrounding economic recovery, narrowing trade deficit, and expectations of a farmer relief package. They now view the 150,000-point level as a strong support zone, with technical momentum suggesting the rally could extend further in the coming sessions.