August 1, 2025

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a historic session as the KSE-100 Index soared by 1,645 points, closing at an all-time high of 141,035. The index touched an intraday high of 141,161 and a low of 138,958.

Market activity remained vibrant, with over 303.1 million shares traded and a total turnover of PKR 43 billion.

Top contributors to the rally included:

• OGDC: +9.7% (+488.8 pts)
• PPL: +7.1% (+268 pts)
• HUBC: +4.7% (+210 pts)
• PSO: +6.7% (+204 pts)
• HBL: +4.3% (+185 pts)

PPL (43 million shares) and OGDC (37 million shares) led in trading volumes.

Strong investor interest was noted in the Exploration & Production (E&P), Cement, and Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) sectors, while Fertilizers and Banks showed mixed performance.

With market sentiment buoyed by expectations of strong dividend payouts, particularly from the Banking and Fertilizer sectors, analysts recommend continued focus on fundamentally strong sectors like E&Ps, OMCs, Fertilizers, and Banks, which offer attractive yields and growth potential despite potential short-term volatility.