The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) crossed another historic milestone on Monday, December 22, 2025, breaking the psychological threshold of 172,000 points during trading. Although there was a slight decline at the end of the day, the overall market performance proved that 2025 was an exceptional year in terms of investment.
The business week began with extraordinary enthusiasm, when the benchmark KSE 100 Index rose sharply to an intraday high of 172,167.63 points. According to analysts, the main reason for this rally is being attributed to increasing corporate profits, economic stability, and growing investor confidence.
Market experts say that in US dollar terms, the Pakistan Stock Market has given a profit of about 48 percent during the current year, which makes it one of the best-performing global markets of 2025.
The focus of the rally was the cement and food and personal care sectors. Lucky Cement (LUCK) played a prominent role, adding more than 200 points to the index. Similarly, Rafan Maize Products (RMPL) hit the upper circuit by 10 percent, while investor interest was also clearly visible in K Electric (KEL).
However, the situation changed slightly in the second half of the day. Due to the trend of profit-taking before the end of the year, some investors sold shares, which put pressure on the market. At the end of the business, the KSE 100 index closed at 171,204.17 points, which shows a decrease of about 200 points or 0.12 percent.
According to analysts, this decline is not an indication of any major weakness but a natural and healthy correction after a rapid increase. Shares of banking and oil marketing companies remained under pressure, where HBL, UBL and Fauji Fertilizer dragged down the index.
Experts say that the overall market sentiment remains positive, as the number of investors has increased at a record pace and retail investors are rapidly entering the market. Strong macroeconomic indicators, stable foreign exchange reserves, and declining inflation have provided a solid foundation for the market.
Overall, although the day ended on a modest decline, the recent performance of the Pakistan Stock Exchange is a reflection of investor confidence and long-term bullishness.
