PSX in August

Mettis Link News reported that the KSE-100 finished August at 176,976 points, a gain of 882 points or 0.5% from July's close. Compared with August 2025, the benchmark is up 28,358 points, or 19.1%. Investors weighed geopolitical concerns and volatile oil prices, keeping the index within a narrow range for much of the month.

Market capitalisation in rupee terms fell by roughly Rs8.1 billion to Rs4.995 trillion, a 0.16% decline, while the dollar value dipped by USD 7.7 million to USD 18.00 billion. Foreign investors were net sellers of equities worth USD 20.1 million, or Rs5.57 billion, with foreign corporates accounting for most of the outflow. Local individuals, companies and mutual funds absorbed that selling, while banks and DFIs were the largest net sellers.

Energy stocks drove the index, with oil and gas exploration companies adding 1,126 points, refiners 575 points and marketing firms 294 points. Pakistan Petroleum led individual gainers with 432 points, while United Bank Limited was the largest single drag, erasing 449 points. Technology and Communication and Power Generation and Distribution were among the heaviest sector laggards.