Islamabad, May 12, 2025: In a stunning rebound, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) soared nearly 10,000 points within the first two minutes of trading on Monday, signaling renewed investor optimism following last week’s high-profile military success by Pakistan over Indian forces.
This dramatic surge marks one of the most powerful single-day openings in the bourse’s history.
By 9:32 AM, the KSE-100 index catapulted by 9,929 points, reflecting a 9.2% jump, and touched a staggering 117,104 points.
This remarkable rally comes just days after the PSX suffered one of its worst crashes, showcasing the volatile yet reactive nature of market sentiment tied to geopolitical developments.
According to PSX data, 47.8 million shares exchanged hands early in the session with a trading value of Rs. 3 billion, underscoring investor enthusiasm.
Out of 300 active companies, an overwhelming 294 witnessed gains, only 5 saw declines, and 1 remained unchanged, painting a clearly bullish market mood.
Most Active Stocks
Among the day’s top volume leaders:
- Cnergyico PK Ltd (CNERGY) surged to Rs. 7.29 with over 3 million shares traded.
- Pakistan International Bulk Terminal (PIBTL) climbed to Rs. 8.62, recording 2.79 million shares.
- Bank of Punjab (BOP) saw movement at Rs. 10.12 with 2.51 million shares.
- Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) hit Rs. 30.46 after a rise of Rs. 2.77.
- K-Electric (KEL) remained active at Rs. 4.51 with more than 2 million shares traded.
- Power Cement (POWER) advanced to Rs. 15.26 with 1.83 million shares.
- Bank Alfalah Ltd. (BAFL) led banking stocks with a gain of Rs. 7.02, reaching Rs. 77.17.
Market analysts credit the sharp upswing to improved national morale and stabilized investor sentiment, sparked by Pakistan’s strategic success. “Such geopolitical events often trigger market rallies when national pride and investor confidence align,” said financial analyst Zubair Khan.
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This spike also mirrors historical trends where stock markets respond to major national victories or crises. The surge resembles PSX behavior post-2019 Balakot standoff resolution, albeit with greater intensity this time.
Do you think this bullish wave will last? Share your outlook and watchlist in the comments! Stay tuned for expert insights on what this rally could mean for Pakistan’s economic direction.
