Web Desk The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a sharp decline on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, as investors engaged in aggressive profit-taking following a mixed start to the week and amidst persistent global market jitters.
The benchmark KSE-100 Index lost a substantial 1,496.93 points, representing a decline of 0.89%, and closed the day at 166,145.35 points. The market wide sell-off was broad-based, with 291 companies declining compared to only 136 that closed higher.
Market Performance Summary
| Index | Closing Value | Change (Points) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSE-100 | 166,145.35 | 1,496.93 | 0.89% |
| KMI-30 (Islamic) | 237,908.88 | 2,599.63 | 1.08% |
| KSE-30 | 50,496.18 | 503.99 | 0.99% |
Trading activity remained robust in terms of volume, with 593.078 million shares traded in the ready market. However, the total traded value stood at \text{Rs 44.424 billion}.
Key Movers and Sectoral Pressure
The negative movement was concentrated in heavyweight sectors, particularly those that had seen gains in previous sessions, indicating corrective selling pressure.
- Volume Leaders: WorldCall Telecom (WTL) led the volume chart for the day with over 78.638 million shares traded. WTL was restored to the Normal Counter of the PSX after a court order temporarily restrained the Exchange from taking coercive measures related to a fee payment issue.
- Top Gainers: Despite the overall slump, stocks like PIA Holding Company Limited B and Rafhan Maize Products Company Limited posted notable gains.
- Top Losers: Heavyweights across various sectors, including Automobile Assemblers (Indus Motor Company) and Cement (Cherat Cement Company), saw sharp declines.
PSX Corporate and Regulatory Updates
In corporate news, there was ongoing activity regarding regulatory compliance and market operations:
- The Exchange announced the de-listing of GOP Ijarah Sukuk as the instrument reached its maturity date.
- Deewan Farooque Motors Limited (DFML) was officially removed from the DFC (Deliverable Futures Contract) Eligible List.
- The Draft Prospectus of Pak Qatar General Takaful Limited was placed on the PSX website for market review, signaling an upcoming public offering.
Analysts anticipate continued volatility in the short term, with global economic trends and internal profit-booking pressures driving daily market movements.
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