PSX Milestone: KSE-100 Surpasses 174,000 Points to Close 2025 on a High Note

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) concluded its final trading session of 2025 by shattering records, with the benchmark KSE-100 index crossing the historic psychological barrier of 174,000 points.

The market’s bullish momentum today reflects a year of extraordinary growth, with the index delivering over 50% returns in US dollar terms since January 2025, solidifying its position as one of Asia’s best-performing markets this year.

Market Summary (Closing: Dec 29, 2025)

Key Highlights of the Day

• Record Breaking Streak: The index surged by nearly 1,500 points during the session, briefly touching an all-time high of 174,411 before settling just below the 174k mark at the final bell.
• Sector Performance: The rally was led by high-weightage sectors, including Oil & Gas, Commercial Banks, and Technology. Notable gains were seen in the Oil & Gas index, which climbed by 1.33%.
• Rising Investor Base: Advisor to the Finance Minister, Khurram Schehzad, noted that the equity investor base has expanded to over 450,000, a 37% increase over the last 18 months, signaling a major shift in domestic participation.
• Top Traded Companies:
  1. WorldCall Telecom: 52.8M shares
  2. Dost Steels Ltd: 51.3M shares
  3. PTCL: 42.5M shares

Expert Analysis & Outlook

Market analysts attribute this “Santa Claus rally” to continued macroeconomic stability, successful structural reforms, and improved corporate earnings throughout the year. The 51% YTD gain in 2025 marks a massive turnaround for the exchange, driven by both institutional buying and a surge in retail interest.

As the market prepares to enter 2026, investors remain optimistic, though some analysts suggest “healthy profit-taking” may occur in the opening week of the New Year following this historic peak.