PSX Soars to New Highs: KSE-100 Jumps 1,217 Points Amid Bullish Sentiment

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The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) kicked off the new week with a powerful surge, as the benchmark KSE-100 Index rallied by 1,217.66 points, or 0.73%, to close at a remarkable 168,303.24 on Monday. The broad-based rally was fueled by positive macro-economic news and sustained investor confidence, pushing the index further into record territory.

Market Momentum

The bullish momentum, which has characterized the market in recent sessions, continued to dominate trading, with institutional investors showing strong interest across multiple key sectors.

The session recorded a robust trading volume of 328.07 million shares on the KSE-100, indicating high market participation. A total of 67 companies within the KSE-100 saw their share prices rise, significantly outpacing the 32 companies that registered losses.

Key Market Drivers and Top Performers

The rally was largely driven by positive movement in cyclically-exposed sectors, with Fertilizer, Technology & Communication, and Cement emerging as the primary point contributors.

Top Gainers (KSE-100):

• Pakistan Telecommunication Company (PTC): Closed up nearly 5.0% following continued positive sentiment regarding sector developments.
• Ibrahim Fibres (IBFL)
• Systems Ltd. (SYS)

Corporate and Regulatory Updates

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has continued its focus on strengthening the regulatory environment.

• Insurance Reforms: The SECP announced the rollout of the Life Insurance Policy Finder Service and mandated insurers to join the Motor Insurance Repository, initiatives aimed at enhancing consumer protection and market transparency.
• Compliance Restoration: Notably, TPL Corp and TPL Properties were restored to the PSX’s Normal Counter from the non-compliant segment, a positive development for governance and compliance.
• Leadership Change: Mitchell’s Fruit Farms Limited announced key leadership changes, appointing Kashif Sajjad Sheikh as Chairman and Usman Zafar Butt as CEO, effective December 9, 2025.