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The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended Friday’s session on a negative note, as the benchmark KSE-100 Index fell 1,432.61 points (0.87%) to close at 163,098.19 points, amid heavy profit-taking and sectoral pressure.
The market witnessed a volatile trading day, fluctuating between an intra-day low of 162,411.25 and a high of 165,262.85 points. Selling was largely concentrated in major sectors, including automobiles, commercial banks, fertilisers, and oil & gas exploration firms. Blue-chip stocks like MARI, OGDC, POL, PPL, PSO, WAFI, MCB, NBP, and UBL all closed in the red.
Meanwhile, investor sentiment was supported by positive developments in the power sector, as two MoUs were signed one involving the sale of shares in KES Power Ltd., and another between K-Electric Ltd. and Trident Energy Ltd. to explore strategic cooperation and new investments in Pakistan’s energy industry.
Adding some optimism, the State Bank of Pakistan reported that workers’ remittances rose to $3.2 billion in September 2025, up 11.3% year-on-year and 1% month-on-month, highlighting continued resilience in foreign inflows.
| Key Market Data | Value |
| KSE-100 Closing Index | 163,098.19 |
| Change | -1,432.61 pts (-0.87%) |
| Intra-day High | 165,262.85 |
| Intra-day Low | 162,411.25 |
| Top Sectors Down | Banks, Autos, Fertilisers, O&G |
A market analyst noted,
“Profit-taking after strong recent gains was expected, but the MoU developments in the power sector could drive selective recovery next week.”
