PSX recovers partially with KSE-100 Index up by 313 points

After a sharp sell-off on Tuesday, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) saw a partial recovery on Wednesday, with the KSE-100 Index closing up by 313.44 points, or 0.20%, at 158,183.94.

The index faced selling pressure in the first half of the session, dipping to an intra-day low of 157,203.55, before a buying spree lifted the index to a high of 159,516.41. Despite the recovery, analysts observed that the market tone remained cautiously optimistic, with investors closely monitoring political and security developments.

Data from the Economic Affairs Division revealed that Pakistan paid SDR 1.90 billion (approximately $2.69 billion) in interest under various IMF programs, including surcharges of SDR 401.24 million from 2008 to June 2025.

The market’s previous session saw a sharp decline, with the KSE-100 Index falling 3,667.90 points (2.27%) due to escalating political instability and security concerns. This followed a suicide blast in Islamabad’s G-11 area, which resulted in 12 fatalities and 36 injuries, an attack claimed by the Pakistani Taliban.

Meanwhile, the Pakistani rupee gained marginally against the US dollar, closing at 280.77, up by Re0.01.

Trading volume on the all-share index decreased to 757.24 million shares, with a value of Rs33.41 billion, down from the previous session. F. Nat. Equities led the volume with 89.37 million shares, followed by PIA Holding Company with 56.34 million shares, and WorldCall Telecom with 48.70 million shares.

A total of 484 companies were traded, with 188 recording gains, 235 declining, and 57 remaining unchanged.