Pakistan's KSE-100 falls 0.4% to 138,247.30 at close

Pakistan's KSE-100 falls 0.4% to 138,247.30 at close

The Pakistan Stock Exchange's benchmark index, the KSE-100, closed at 138,247.30 on July 2, 2025, marking a 0.4% decrease from the previous close. This decline comes amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions between Pakistan and India, which have led to a series of escalations and retaliations [2].

The KSE-100 has been volatile in recent weeks, with the index falling from its record high of 120,796.67 in April 2025. According to data from Trading Economics, the KSE-100 has decreased 12,067 points or 10.48% since the beginning of 2025 [2].

Despite the recent volatility, the Pakistan stock market has shown resilience. The KSE-100 is expected to trade at 111,888.72 points by the end of this quarter and 105,475.51 points in 12 months' time, according to Trading Economics' global macro models and analysts' expectations [2].

The Pakistan economy has been on a road to recovery, with the government attempting to shore up finances and progress on the $7 billion loan from the IMF. However, the ongoing conflict and potential escalation have introduced uncertainty into the market.

References:
[1] https://dps.psx.com.pk/
[2] https://tradingeconomics.com/pakistan/stock-market