KSE-100 Index Falls 1,702 Points Amid Broad Market Sell-Off

September 12, 2025 –

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed sharply lower on Friday, as the KSE-100 Index dropped 1,702 points to settle at 154,440. The benchmark recorded an intraday high of 156,519 and a low of 154,360 before closing deep in the red.

Market activity remained muted, with 241 million shares traded and a total turnover of PKR 21.1 billion.

Heavyweights dragging the index included UBL (-3.2%, -355 points), FFC (-1.3%, -173 points), ENGROH (-2.2%, -170 points), HUBC (-1.8%, -106 points), and LUCK (-1.4%, -97 points). On the volumes chart, BOP (39 million shares) and PIBTL (22 million shares) dominated the trading activity.

Selling pressure was widespread across key sectors, particularly Exploration & Production, Oil Marketing Companies, Banking, Cement, and Fertilizer.

Despite the decline, selective buying emerged at lower levels in high-dividend-yielding stocks, especially within Banking and Fertilizers.

Looking ahead, analysts expect volatility to persist in the short term, but the long-term outlook remains constructive. Investors are encouraged to stay focused on fundamentally strong sectors such as E&Ps, OMCs, Fertilizers, and Banks, which continue to provide attractive dividend yields and steady growth potential.