October 31, 2025 (MLN): The bulls took charge at the Pakistan Stock Exchange on Friday as the benchmark KSE-100 Index surged by 3,264.91  points to trade at 159,997.78 by intra-day, marking a gain of  2.08%.

The index remained green  showing an intraday high of 160,024.57 (+3,291.70) and a low of 158,195.54 (+1,462.67) points.

, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended its losing streak, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index tumbling 1,732 points (1.09%) to settle at 156,733.

Investor sentiment remained weak amid rising regional tensions following the breakdown of Islamabad–Kabul talks, which dented optimism for cross-border trade and broader economic stability.

However, the market  rebounded today as investor sentiment improved following news that Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed to extend their ceasefire after talks in .

The development eased regional tension concerns and boosted hopes for stability and cross-border trade, driving renewed buying interest in the market.

The total volume of the KSE-100 Index was 152.59 million shares.

Top gainers during intra-day were PAEL (+9.22%), SSOM (+8.11%), PTC (+6.04%), THALL (+4.71%), and SYS (+4.35%).

On the other hand, top losers were HGFA (-1.38%), TPLRF1 (-1.32%), PABC (-0.13%), MUREB (-0.06%), and DHPL (-0.02%).

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