The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) began Thursday, October 9, 2025, on a strong note, as investors resumed buying after a volatile session the previous day. The benchmark KSE-100 Index gained more than a thousand points soon after trading began, reflecting improved market sentiment.
At around 9:35 AM, the KSE-100 Index was up by 1,114 points at 166,380.89 with a trading volume of nearly 39 million shares. The upward trend continued at 9:45 AM, with the index rising further to 166,653.47 points on a volume exceeding 73 million shares. By 9:56 AM, the PSX rally strengthened as the index gained 1,463 points to reach 166,729.97, supported by heavy trading of more than 105 million shares.
However, minor volatility appeared later as some investors booked early profits. Around 10:24 AM, the index remained 716 points higher at 165,982.96, showing a modest gain of 0.43 percent. The highest level of the day so far stood at 166,729.97, while the lowest was recorded at 165,526.93.
The PSX has maintained strong momentum over the past year, with the KSE-100 Index up 93.75 percent year-on-year and 44.17 percent year-to-date. The sustained growth highlights growing investor confidence driven by ongoing economic stability and corporate earnings improvements.
In Thursday’s session, several stocks hit their upper limits. Major gainers included Burshane LPG, Beco Steel, and Ghandhara Resources, each up about 10 percent. Dewan Mushtaq Company, Gillette Pakistan, and Premier Sugar Mills also rose 10 percent. Other top performers included Sitara Energy and Trust Securities, reflecting widespread optimism across sectors.
On the downside, Kohinoor Power dropped 10 percent, while GEM Blue and TPL Limited fell nearly 9.7 percent each. Other laggards included Kohinoor Chemical, Pak Modular Solutions, and Tariq Steel, all declining between 8 and 9 percent.
Heavyweight stocks that dragged the index slightly included K-Electric, which fell 2.49 percent, and International Steels, down about 2 percent. Meanwhile, major contributors to gains were Premier Sugar Mills, The Searle Company, Systems Limited, and Pakistan State Oil, all showing solid increases.
The latest recovery in PSX follows Wednesday’s weak close, when the benchmark index slipped 907 points to end at 165,266.74. Analysts believe today’s rebound signals renewed investor confidence and could set a positive tone for the upcoming sessions if buying momentum continues.
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