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PSX Continues Bull Run: KSE-100 Surges Past 169,000 Mark

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​The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its impressive upward trajectory on Tuesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index closing firmly in the green and extending its multi-month rally.

​Driven by strong investor confidence and robust trading activity, the KSE-100 Index gained a notable 0.64% to 0.71%, settling around the 169,400 to 169,494 point level. This marks another significant achievement as the market approaches its all-time high zone, reflecting sustained buying across multiple sectors.

Market Highlights for December 9, 2025

IndexClosing Price (Approx.)Day Change (Points)Day Change (%)
KSE-100 Index169,494.06+1,190.81+0.71%
KSE-30 Index53,234.88+362.26+0.69%
All Share Index169,456.38+1,153.14+0.69%

Trading Volume and Breadth:

  • ​Total volume for the day was reported to be around 1.03 billion shares.
  • ​Market breadth was positive, with 272 advancing companies against 179 declining companies.

Sectoral Performance and Top Movers

​The market saw momentum largely sustained by selective scrips and key sectors:

  • Cement and Power sectors showed particular strength. Maple Leaf Cement Factory (MLCF) and Engro Polymer & Chemicals (EPCL) were among the top volume leaders and percentage gainers.
  • K-Electric (KEL) remained one of the most actively traded stocks by volume, closing with a significant gain of over +3.2%.
  • PIA Holding Company Ltd. (PIAHCLA) saw a sharp rise, emerging as a major percentage gainer for the day.
  • Banks and Technology stocks also contributed positively to the index’s climb.

Top Gainers (by Volume/Change):

  • ​K-Electric (KEL)
  • ​PIA Holding Company Ltd. (PIAHCLA)
  • ​Maple Leaf Cement Factory (MLCF)
  • ​Engro Polymer & Chemicals (EPCL)

Stocks Under Pressure:

  • ​A few heavyweights, including Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd (PTC), faced selling pressure and closed lower.

Long-Term Trend Remains Highly Bullish

​The PSX has displayed exceptional performance throughout the year. The KSE-100 Index is now up over 55% year-to-date, solidifying its position as one of the best-performing markets globally. Analysts attribute this extended bull run to improving macroeconomic indicators, renewed investor appetite, and strategic announcements from both government and regulatory bodies.

​The market anticipates continued stability, with upcoming corporate results and further clarity on economic policy expected to influence trading in the final weeks of 2025

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