PSX Gains Ground as KSE-100 Index Climbs Past 170,000 Mark

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a positive session on Monday, December 15, 2025, as the benchmark KSE-100 Index closed higher, adding 876.82 points (0.52%) to settle at 170,741.34.

The market showed resilience throughout the day, hitting an intraday high of 171,001.71 points. Investor sentiment appeared upbeat, driven by favourable movements in key sectors and a significant monetary policy development.

Key Highlights of the Day:

• Index Performance: The KSE-100 Index maintained a positive trajectory, contributing to a substantial 48.31% year-to-date gain for the calendar year.
• Monetary Policy Impact: Market activity was noticeably influenced by the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) decision to cut the policy rate by 50 basis points (bps) to 10.5%, a move announced shortly before the market closed. This easing of monetary policy fueled expectations for economic stimulus and lower borrowing costs for corporations.
• Sector Contribution: The rally was broadly supported by strong gains in the Oil & Gas Exploration Companies, Technology & Communication, and Cement sectors, which collectively accounted for a large portion of the index’s total point contribution.
• Trading Volume & Value: Total market volume for the All-Share Index was reported at 905.68 million shares, marking an increase from the previous session. Traded value also saw a rise, recorded at Rs47.72 billion.

Top Movers:

In the broader market, out of 486 traded companies, 239 advanced, 202 declined, and 45 remained unchanged, indicating a healthy level of participation and general bullish sentiment.

Other Corporate Announcements:

In separate developments, the PSX announced the suspension of trading in certain instruments, including GoP Ijarah Sukuk (GIS) and Term Finance Certificates of JS Bank Limited.