July 30, 2025

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed higher despite a volatile session triggered by an unexpected monetary policy hold by the State Bank of Pakistan.

The KSE-100 Index rose 447.44 points (0.32%), closing at 138,412.25. Intraday, it swung over 1,360 points between a high of 139,018.88 and a low of 137,658.81.

Volume stood at 167.69 million shares.

Winners: SYS (+6.90%), BWCL (+5.79%), HBL (+3.21%)

Losers: GHGL (-5.34%), BNWM (-4.58%), PABC (-2.81%)

Index drivers: SYS (+262pts), UBL (+218pts), HBL (+136pts)

Drags: FFC (-93pts), LUCK (-80pts), ENGROH (-64pts)

Sectors in green: Banks, Tech, REITs

Sectors in red: Cement, Fertilizer, Investment Cos

The All-Share Index gained 131.53 points, closing at 85,702.96, with 425.84m shares traded.