The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) saw a significant decrease at the beginning of the commercial week, with the KSE-100 reference index falling at 2,002.55 points, closing to 116,439.62.
This marks a 1.69% decrease in the previous closure of 118,442.17.
Throughout the day, the market saw fluctuations, with the highest point reaching 118,797.70 and the lowest fall to 116,257.51.
The negotiation volume stood at 167,106,163, with a total value of 15,680,198,106 pkr. This decrease reflects the continuous uncertainty of the market, since investors are still cautious in the midst of the broader economic landscape.
Yesterday, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced an upward demonstration in the outgoing week, with the KSE-100 index exceeding the 119,000 mark during the negotiation per day.
The feeling of investors was promoted by optimism on a possible personnel level agreement between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the first review of the installation of extended funds (EFF) of $ 7 billion.
The week began with significant profits, since the KSE-100 index increased by 663 points, and continued its upward trajectory with an increase of 801 points on Tuesday.
On Wednesday, the index reached a new maximum of 117,974, thanks to the strong local institutional purchase and the hopes of solving the problem of circular debt.
The KSE-100 index reached its maximum point in 119,000 on Thursday, marking a new record before finishing the week with a 328 points drop.
At the end of the week, the index closed to 118,442, an increase of 2,906 points (2.5%) of the previous week. The impulse of the market was supported by positive expectations surrounding the IMF review and the potential resolution of the circular debt of the power sector.
In the economic front, the current account deficit of Pakistan hired by 97% in February 2025, while the country’s foreign exchange reserves increased by $ 49 million to $ 11.1 billion.
Sector sectors, exploration and production, technology and electrical sectors contributed positively to the market, while the fertilizer and insurance sectors saw negative contributions.
Despite the foreign sale that continues at $ 7.96 million, negotiation volumes increased by 51%, and the negotiated average value increased by 43%.
Analysts also stressed that government planned reduction in energy rates and continuous efforts to ensure additional IMF financing were key factors that influence market feeling.
