The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a historic session on August 4, 2025, as the benchmark KSE-100 Index surged by 1,018 points to close at 142,053, marking a new all-time high. The index touched an intraday high of 142,323 and a low of 141,440. Total trading volume stood at 348.5 million shares, with a turnover of PKR 34.8 billion, reflecting strong investor participation.

Leading the rally were heavyweight stocks, including Lucky Cement (LUCK), which contributed 192.8 points with a 3.3% gain, Hub Power Company (HUBC) up 2.8%, and Systems Limited (SYS) gaining 3%. Other major contributors were Bank AL Habib (BAHL) and Habib Bank Ltd (HBL), adding 123 and 121 points, respectively.

On the volume front, Cnergyico (CNERGY) and Pakistan International Bulk Terminal (PIBTL) were the most actively traded, recording 53.6 million and 50.5 million shares, respectively.

Investor interest was primarily concentrated in the Cement, Power, and Banking sectors. The Exploration & Production (E&P) sector showed mixed trends, while Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) witnessed some mild profit-taking.

The market’s upward momentum is largely being driven by expectations of strong corporate earnings and generous dividend payouts, especially in the Banking and Fertilizer sectors. Despite the possibility of short-term pullbacks, sentiment remains positive, with investors encouraged to focus on fundamentally sound sectors like E&Ps, OMCs, Fertilizers, and Banks, which continue to offer attractive dividend yields and long-term growth potential.