PSX hits record high as KSE-100 index soars by 2,849 points

PSX hits record high as KSE-100 index soars by 2,849 points

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October, 2 2025

(Web Desk): The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed another bullish session as the benchmark KSE-100 index surged by 2,849.29 points or 1.72 percent, closing at 168,489.63 against the previous day’s 165,640.34 points.

During the trading session, a total of 1,573,381,774 shares were exchanged compared to 1,639,021,153 shares a day earlier. The overall share value stood at Rs70,190,000,000 against Rs69,660,000,000 in the previous session.

In total, 489 companies traded their shares. Among them, 239 posted gains, 227 recorded losses, while 23 remained unchanged.

The three top-traded stocks were Bank of Punjab with 148,116,348 shares at Rs32.78 per share, WorldCall Telecom with 133,874,930 shares at Rs1.82 per share, and K-Electric with 115,986,210 shares at Rs7.22 per share.

On the gainers’ side, Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited rose the most with an increase of Rs699.33 per share, closing at Rs31,964.33. Supernet Technologies Limited followed with a rise of Rs62.08 to settle at Rs1,556.41.

However, PIA Holding Company LimitedB posted the biggest decline of Rs573.97 per share, closing at Rs25,026.03, while Rafhan Maize Products Company Limited dropped by Rs111.26 to close at Rs9,898.70.

In the futures market, 312 companies traded shares, where 163 gained, 147 lost, and 2 remained unchanged. A total of 293,391,000 shares were traded with a value of Rs13,720,000,000.

Bank of Punjab (BOP-OCTB) led the activity with 44,127,500 shares at Rs33.15. Meezan Bank Limited (MEBL-OCTB) recorded the highest rise of Rs40.10 to close at Rs491.10, while Pioneer Cement Limited (PIOC-OCT) suffered the largest fall of Rs9.44 to end at Rs242.29.

The stock market’s bullish wave shows investor confidence is returning with force. Big names like Unilever and Meezan Bank led the gains, while giants like PIA Holding Company suffered steep losses. With trading volume crossing Rs70 billion, the rally highlights strong market momentum — but volatility still lingers for high-value companies.