Islamabad, June 26, 2025: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed in the red on Thursday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index shedding 715 points, or 0.58%, to settle at 122,046. This decline follows two sessions of strong gains, as investors opted for profit-taking ahead of the fiscal year-end.
According to market data, over 758 million shares changed hands, up from 749 million the previous day. The total trading value rose to Rs29.93 billion, compared to Rs28.03 billion in the last session.
Out of 473 listed companies, 200 posted gains, 237 saw losses, while 36 remained unchanged, reflecting mixed sentiment across the board.
Analysts at Topline Securities noted that the PSX opened positively, reaching an intraday high of 656 points, but soon reversed gains amid portfolio rebalancing and caution as the quarter wraps up. The day’s volatility was largely driven by short-term adjustments rather than long-term fundamentals.
This downturn comes after a bullish streak fueled by renewed investor interest, but Thursday’s performance signals that traders are closely watching macroeconomic indicators and fiscal developments. The KSE-100 Index may continue to face choppy sessions as investors brace for year-end adjustments and budget-related impacts.
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