KARACHI – July 21, 2025:

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) kicked off the week on a muted note, with the benchmark **KSE-100 Index** declining by **379.78 points**, or **0.27%**, to close at **138,217.58**. The session remained largely range-bound as investors engaged in profit-taking ahead of the expiry of July-end futures contracts.

Throughout the day, the index moved between an intraday high of **139,201** and a low of **138,150**, reflecting cautious sentiment and selective participation.

The downward pressure on the index came from major sectors including fertilizer, banking, oil & gas exploration, IT, and power, collectively contributing to a fall of over **400 points**. However, selective support from a few blue-chip stocks helped reduce the overall decline.

Technical support was noted near the **135,000 level**, which is seen as a critical threshold for market sentiment. A breach below this point may lead the index to test the **132,000** zone, where favorable valuations and possible easing in interest rates could re-attract buying interest.

Market participation remained stable with total traded volume at **608.2 million shares**, slightly down from the previous session. The traded value stood at **Rs23.5 billion**. Out of **479 listed companies**, **193 advanced**, **245 declined**, and **41 remained unchanged**.

Leading the volumes board was **First Prudential Modaraba**, which saw **58.7 million shares** traded, closing at **Rs4.98**, up by **Rs0.48**.