The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) kicked off a shortened trading week with massive gains today. The benchmark KSE-100 index surged past the 171,000-point mark. Investors showed incredible enthusiasm right from the opening bell. As a result, the index recorded a staggering increase of over 3,400 points by the afternoon.
Geopolitics Fuel the Bull Run
Positive geopolitical developments heavily drove this market rally. Reports suggest an impending deal between the United States and Iran. This potential agreement aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Furthermore, Pakistan reportedly played a crucial role in this development. The country actively facilitated backchannel diplomacy between the two nations.
Consequently, this diplomatic breakthrough eased global fears of oil supply disruptions. It lifted investor sentiment across the board. Investors immediately started value-hunting across key sectors at the PSX.
Oil Prices Take a Dive
Meanwhile, international oil markets reacted instantly to these diplomatic signals. Both major oil benchmarks recorded significant drops on Monday.
| Oil Benchmark | Price Drop | Current Price |
| North Sea Brent Crude | ~ 5% | $99.41 per barrel |
| West Texas Intermediate (WTI) | ~ 5% | $92.49 per barrel |
KSE-100 Intraday Performance Breakdown
The stock market maintained strong green territory throughout Monday. Previously, the market closed last week at 167,844.24 points. According to Arif Habib Ltd, this represented a 1.36% week-on-week gain. Today, the bullish momentum accelerated rapidly.
At 9:30 AM, the index spiked by 3,594 points. It reached an impressive 171,438 points early in the session. Later, by 1:00 PM, the market corrected slightly. It dipped to 170,189.87 points, which still represented a 1.40% gain. However, by 2:44 PM, the KSE-100 stabilized at a highly elevated level.
Breakdown of live Market Metrics as of May 25, 2026, 2:44 PM:
| Market Metric | Value |
| Current Index Value | 171,266.93 |
| Point Change | +3,422.69 |
| Percentage Change | +2.04% |
| Daily High | 171,519.26 |
| Daily Low | 170,161.66 |
| Total Volume | 188,966,529 |
| 1-Year Change | +43.80% |
| Year-to-Date (YTD) Change | -1.60% |
This is an intraday update. Stay connected with TechJuice for any further developments.
