Flood Jitters Push PSX into Panic Spiral

On August 27, 2025, the KSE-100 Index plummeted by a drastic 941.03 points (0.63%), ending at 147,494.03 after an initial rally reached a high of 149,237.91. Panic selling ran through important sectors such as cement, commercial banks, fertilizer, pharma, and oil & gas exploration—fueled primarily by flood warning after India’s discharge of water from upstream reservoirs.

Key drags were HBL, Fatima Fertiliser, Service Industries (SRVI), and National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) that dragged the index strongly down. On the upside, Meezan Bank Limited (MEBL), Engro Group Holdings (ENGROH), and MCB Bank Limited provided some cushion, adding small gains in the midst of the extensive sell-off.

Trading volume reached 186.41 million shares on KSE-100, while the All-Share Index declined by 570.94 points to 90,983.70. The broader market had 856.66 million shares exchange hands over 477 companies, of which 129 advanced, 312 declined, and 36 remained stable.

In summation, anxiety caused by flood and excessive selling pressure led Pakistan Stock Exchange – PSX to its fifth straight fall, dashing investor confidence across the board.

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