Islamabad: The benchmark KSE-100 index experienced a downturn, closing below the 150,000 threshold amidst market fluctuations on Tuesday. The index shed 1,355.73 points, representing a 0.90% decrease, to settle at 149,235.27.

This decline reflects broader market instability, as the KSE-30 index also experienced a similar dip. The KSE-30 lost 362.26 points, a 0.79% change, concluding the day at 45,506.80. Year-to-date performance remains positive, with the KSE-100 up 29.63% in CY25 and 18.79% in FY26. Similarly, the KSE-30 boasts year-to-date gains of 25.77% and 19.27% respectively.

Searl topped the gainers' list with a 10% surge, while CHCC led the decliners, experiencing a 5.40% drop. Trading volume reached 1,062.99 million shares, amounting to Rs. 55.82 billion (US$198.01 million) in value. FFL led in volume with 62.09 million shares traded. The PSX market capitalization stands at Rs. 17,721.95 billion (US$ 62.86 billion).

Regional markets displayed mixed results, with China's SSEA and Indonesia's JKSE both exhibiting a 1% increase, while South Korea's KOSPI saw a 0.7% decline. Taiwan's TWII faced a more substantial drop of 3%.