The KSE-100 Index witnessed a volatile trading session on Friday, as profit-taking in the final hours erased early gains at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX). Investors opted to secure profits after recent rallies, leading to a sharp decline across key sectors.
The KSE-100 opened on a negative note, losing over 2,000 points during the initial minutes of trading to hit an intra-day low of 162,411.25 points. However, the market later recovered partially, reaching an intra-day high of 165,262.85 points before retreating again. At the close, the benchmark index settled at 163,098.19 points, marking a fall of 1,432.61 points or 0.87%.
Selling pressure was prominent in major sectors such as commercial banks, automobile assemblers, fertiliser, and oil and gas exploration companies. Heavyweight stocks, including MARI, OGDC, POL, PPL, PSO, MCB, NBP, and UBL, all traded in the red, pulling the index downward.
In economic updates, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported that workers’ remittances rose to $3.2 billion in September 2025 — an 11.3% increase year-on-year compared to the same month last year. Month-on-month inflows also saw a 1% increase from August.
In corporate developments, K-Electric signed two major memorandums of understanding (MoUs) to boost its ownership structure and explore strategic investment. The first MoU involved the sale and purchase of shares in KES Power Ltd, while the second was signed with Trident Energy Ltd to collaborate on future energy projects in Pakistan.
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On the global front, Asian markets displayed mixed trends, with Hong Kong and Australia witnessing declines, while South Korea’s index continued to perform strongly. Analysts noted that regional markets remain resilient amid growing demand for AI-linked technology.
The KSE-100’s sharp movement reflected investor caution, with experts suggesting that market volatility may persist in the short term as traders continue to balance optimism with profit-taking strategies.
