KSE-100 Ends at 145,383 Amid Volatility and Selective Profit-Taking

KARACHI – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a choppy trading session on August 8, 2025, as the benchmark KSE-100 Index closed at 145,383, recording a decline of 264.34 points. The market opened on a firm footing but soon gave way to volatility, swinging between an intraday high of 146,813 and a low of 144,917.

Trading volumes remained modest with 276.7 million shares exchanged and a total value of PKR 37.2 billion, reflecting a cautious stance among investors.

The downturn was driven by negative contributions from major index heavyweights, including:

·        EFERT: -2.6% (impact: -116 points)

·        LUCK: -2.0% (impact: -111.6 points)

·        SYS: -1.6% (impact: -73 points)

·        MARI: -1.0% (impact: -50 points)

·        HUBC: -1.0% (impact: -48 points)

On the volume front, PPL (22 million shares) and BOP (21.3 million shares) led the trading activity.

Sector-wise, profit-taking was visible in Exploration & Production (E&Ps), Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs), and Cement, while Banks and Fertilizers showed mixed sentiment.

Despite the day's weakness, the broader market outlook remains constructive, underpinned by anticipated strong dividend announcements—particularly in the Banking and Fertilizer sectors. Going forward, investors are encouraged to maintain focus on fundamentally resilient sectors such as E&Ps, OMCs, Fertilizers, and Banks, which continue to offer solid dividend yields and sustainable growth prospects.