Pakistan Stock Exchange Reaches New Heights, Surpassing 173,000 Points
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The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) achieved a new record high on December 30, 2025, wiht the benchmark KSE-100 index closing above 173,000 points. This surge in market activity is fueled by positive investor sentiment following recent economic developments, including anticipated investment from the United arab Emirates (UAE).
Market Performance & key Figures
The PSX demonstrated robust activity, with total volume increasing by 7.52% to 858 million shares and the traded value rising by 12.62% to Rs42.8 billion. https://www.dawn.com/news/1963492 WorldCall Telecom led the volume charts, with 52.8 million shares traded.
Drivers of the Rally
According to Ali Najib, Deputy Head of Trading at Arif Habib Ltd, the market’s strong performance is directly linked to the positive outlook generated by the Deputy Prime Minister’s recent statements and the announcement of a $1 billion investment by the UAE in Fauji Foundation shares. This investment has considerably boosted confidence in the listed companies associated with the Fauji Foundation group.
Impact on Specific Stocks
Several companies within the Fauji Foundation group experienced substantial gains:
* FFC (Fauji Fertilizer Company): Up 2.77%
* Mari Energies: Up 1.74%
* FCCL (Fauji Cement Company limited): Up 4.68%
* AKBL (Askari Bank Limited): Up 3.75%
* FFL (Fauji Foods Limited): Up 10.02%
Collectively,these firms contributed 736 points to the index’s overall increase.
Future Outlook & Key Support Level
Analysts predict that the current upward momentum could continue into the final trading sessions of 2025, perhaps leading to further record highs. This optimistic forecast is supported by positive corporate developments and an improving macroeconomic outlook for Pakistan.
However,the 172,000-point level remains a crucial support level for the market. A decline below this threshold could initiate a period of consolidation.Investors will be closely watching to see if the market can maintain its current trajectory or if it will experience a pullback.
Key Takeaways
* The PSX KSE-100 index surpassed 173,000 points, reaching a new record high.
* Increased investor confidence, driven by UAE investment and government statements, is fueling the rally.
* Fauji Foundation group companies are experiencing significant gains.
* The 172,000-point level is a critical support level to watch for potential market consolidation.
Published in Dawn, December 30th, 2025
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