PSX Ends Lower Amid Banking Sector Pressure

Karachi, August 26, 2025:

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed slightly lower on Tuesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index settling at 148,435.06, down 380.24 points or 0.26%. The index touched an intraday high of 149,453 and a low of 148,312, with total volume recorded at 161.9 million shares.

Banking stocks dragged the market, with BAHL (-5.08%), MEBL, MCB, and HBL among the major losers, while JVDC (+4.37%), BWCL (+3.75%), and HUBC (+1.93%) provided some support. Fertilizer, cement, and power sectors helped limit the downside, whereas commercial banks collectively shaved off 585 points.

In the broader market, the All-Share Index closed at 91,554.64, down 118.48 points, on a volume of 665.4 million shares worth Rs31.5 billion. Top volume leaders included FDPL (-11.86%), KOSM (-4.67%), TREET (+0.73%), and TPL (+17.73%).

Despite the dip, the KSE-100 has gained 22,808 points (18.16%) in FY25 and 33,308 points (28.93%) so far in CY25.