Karachi, December 26, 2025 — The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) capped a bullish year-end session with strong momentum, as the benchmark KSE-100 Index surged 1,571 points (+0.92%) to close at a historic new all-time high of 172,401. The upbeat sentiment mirrored classic year-end trends, with trading volumes rising to 345 million shares (up from 320 million the previous day).
Commercial Banks, Oil & Gas Exploration Companies, and Cement sectors were the dominant drivers, collectively contributing 905 points to the index gain. Top point contributors included ENGROH (+342 points), PPL (+145 points), SYS (+110 points), NBP (+103 points), and MLCF (+75 points).
Price-wise, standout gainers were JVD C (+9.72%), KOHC (+6.85%), ENGROH (+4.64%), MLCF (+3.89%), and THALL (+3.63%). On the flip side, RMP L (-5.99%), UNITY (-3.92%), DHPL (-3.35%), YOUV (-2.77%), and BNWM (-1.75%) were among the notable losers.
The rally reflects sustained investor confidence amid improving macroeconomic indicators and year-end positioning.