KSE-100 Struggles at 140,000 Mark Despite Strong Bullish Momentum

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) was quite bullish on Tuesday shortly after the KSE-100 Index surged to 139,900 points. But, just before the index hit the psychological mark of 140,000 points, profit-taking stepped in, taking the index downwards off the peak. Even though this was a decline, the sentiments in the market were not negative.

Investors reported that the KSE-100 has shown consistent upward movement for several weeks but has repeatedly failed to sustain levels above 140,000 points. On July 18, the index briefly crossed the 140,000-point mark during intraday trading but could not maintain it by the session’s close.

Market analysts still predict positive dividend payouts ahead of the financial results by listed companies. This has fuelled share purchases in companies making profits. Besides, there are indications of relative stability in the macro-economic indicators of the Pakistani economy, which also evoke the general market trend.

On Monday, July 21st the KSE-100 Index declined 379 points to close at 138,217. This marked the initial significant drop since a number of sessions of increases. Following a slowdown in the trade on Monday July 21, investor interest rallied again on Tuesday July 22 and lifted the market again.

In July 2025, the Pakistan Stock Market has recorded gains on most trading days, with only four sessions showing a downward trend.