Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange experienced a notable downturn as both the KSE30 and KSE100 indices recorded substantial declines on January 29, 2026. The KSE30 index fell by 2,105.04 points, closing at 55,927.16, while the KSE100 index decreased by 6,042.27 points to end the day at 182,338.12. This represents percentage declines of 3.63% and 3.21%, respectively, indicating a significant shift in market sentiment.

According to Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited, the market turnover and traded value also experienced variations. The regular market turnover slightly decreased from 953,917,122 to 933,099,659, while the traded value rose significantly from 48,877,508,250 to 66,413,129,215. However, market capitalization saw a decline, dropping from 21,185,992,350,728 to 20,617,886,101,947. The daily fluctuations reflect investors' cautious approach amid changing market dynamics.

The day's trading session saw the indices hitting a high of 58,223.55 for the KSE30 and 188,923.40 for the KSE100, while the lows were recorded at 55,832.14 and 181,961.15, respectively. Despite these fluctuations, the overall trend remained downward, influenced by external economic factors and internal market conditions.