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Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) Morning Market Update – April 24, 2025

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened sharply lower this morning, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index plunging by 2,485.85 points or 2.12%, to trade at 114,740.29 within the first five minutes of trading. This significant decline reflects heightened investor anxiety following India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty and other diplomatic measures in response to the recent Pahalgam terror attack. mint+2Mettis Global Link+2The Economic Times+2 Zee News+9mint+9Business & Finance News+9

Key Indices Performance (as of market open):

KSE-100 Index: 114,740.29 ▼ 2,485.85 (-2.12%)
KSE All Share Index: 72,123.91 ▼ 1,241.94 (-1.72%)
KSE-30 Index: 35,328.39 ▼ 691.27 (-1.96%)
KMI-30 Index: 173,480.45 ▼ 3,509.12 (-2.02%)
Banking Sector Index (BKTI): 27,662.43 ▼ 587.49 (-2.12%)
Oil & Gas Sector Index (OGTI): 27,192.38 ▼ 524.32 (-1.93%)
PSX-KMI All Share Index: 50,190.46 ▼ 957.25 (-1.91%)
PSX Dividend 20 Index: 43,741.45 ▼ 1,018.79 (-2.33%) PSX

Market Activity:

Total Volume Traded: 506,702,532 shares
Total Value Traded: PKR 24.49 billion
Number of Trades: 303,423
Advancing Stocks: 83
Declining Stocks: 336
Unchanged Stocks: 34
Total Active Stocks: 453 News9live+2PSX+2ABP Live+2

Sector Highlights:

Banking Sector: The sector faced significant pressure, with the BKTI index declining by 2.12%, reflecting investor concerns over potential economic repercussions of escalating geopolitical tensions. Free Press Journal+6Mettis Global Link+6The Economic Times+6
Oil & Gas Sector: The OGTI index dropped by 1.93%, indicating apprehensions about energy sector stability amid regional uncertainties.
Automobile Sector: Mixed performance observed. Notably, Atlas Honda Ltd is trading at PKR 1,138.00, down PKR 19.88, while Ghandhara Industries is at PKR 732.98, declining by PKR 17.49. PSX

Market Insights:

The sharp downturn in the PSX is primarily attributed to India’s recent suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty and other diplomatic actions following the Pahalgam terror attack. These developments have intensified geopolitical tensions, leading to heightened investor caution and a significant sell-off in the market. Free Press Journal+8mint+8The Economic Times+8

Analysts suggest that the market may continue to experience volatility in the near term, with investors closely monitoring geopolitical developments and their potential economic implications.

Stay Informed:

For real-time updates and detailed analyses, visit the Daily Forex Pakistan.

This morning market summary aims to provide investors with a comprehensive overview of the PSX’s performance and prevailing economic factors influencing market dynamics.

Hamza Shah