Islamabad, Apr 15, 2025: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a powerful surge on Monday, with the KSE-100 Index climbing by more than 1,500 points, powered by investor optimism during the ongoing corporate results season.
The rally reflected broad-based participation and growing confidence in Pakistan’s economic indicators.
Investor sentiment received a substantial boost after the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) revealed remittance inflows of $4.1 billion in March 2025—the highest on record.
This, coupled with a global equities uptrend and Pakistan’s strategic decision to avoid countermeasures against US tariffs, supported a bullish wave across the board.
According to market analyst Ahsan Mehanti, the sharp momentum was mainly driven by strong remittance figures, rising global oil prices, and positive cues from international markets.
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These factors helped revive confidence after the market witnessed a 3.3% drop the previous week.
At day’s close, the KSE-100 Index registered a gain of 1,536.70 points, settling at 116,390.04, reflecting a 1.34% increase.
Topline Securities highlighted that heavyweight companies such as UBL, Lucky Cement, Engro Fertilizers, and Hub Power contributed significantly, adding over 1,100 points to the index collectively.
The trading session saw vibrant activity, with over 485 million shares exchanged and a total market turnover of Rs27.4 billion, suggesting revitalized participation from retail and institutional investors alike.
Arif Habib Limited noted that investor enthusiasm surrounding the SBP governor’s address helped the PSX kick off the week on a solid footing. In his address, the governor mentioned that Pakistan had already paid $8 billion out of the $26 billion in foreign debt repayments for FY25 and expects to refinance the remaining $16 billion—easing pressure on the country’s financial obligations.
In sectoral highlights, Cnergyico PK, PIBT, and Sui Southern Gas led in terms of volume, indicating strong interest in energy and logistics stocks.
However, On the flip side, Mari Petroleum and MCB Bank faced minor losses, showing a mix of sectoral rotations.
As momentum builds, analysts eye the 117.6k–118.6k resistance level in the coming days. If sustained, the current trend could indicate a medium-term bullish outlook for the PSX.
