KSE-100 Closes at 156,181, Gains 796 Points on Strong Buying

KARACHI (September 16, 2025):

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed another bullish session on Monday as the KSE-100 Index closed at 156,181, up 796 points.

The benchmark index hit an intraday high of 156,468 and a low of 155,782 before settling higher. Overall market participation stood at 274.7 million shares, with a traded value of approximately PKR 28 billion.

📌 Top Contributors to Gains

• Meezan Bank (MEBL): +2.6% | 130 points
• Oil & Gas Development Co. (OGDC): +1.7% | 80 points
• Engro (ENGROH): +1.2% | 72 points
• Pakistan State Oil (PSO): +2.5% | 66 points
• TRG Pakistan (TRG): +10% | 66 points

📌 Volume Leaders

• Bank of Punjab (BOP): 112 million shares
• Pakistan International Bulk Terminal (PIBTL): 77.6 million shares

📌 Sector Performance

• OMCs, E&Ps, Cements, and Technology attracted strong buying interest.
• Banks and Fertilizers displayed mixed sentiment.

📌 Market Outlook

The market has maintained its upward momentum and is expected to stay bullish in the near term, though volatility may persist. Investors are advised to focus on fundamentally strong sectors such as E&Ps, OMCs, Fertilizers, and Banks, which continue to offer attractive dividend yields and solid growth potential.