Karachi: The Karachi Stock Exchange experienced a downturn on October 1, 2026, as key indices KSE30 and KSE100 both registered losses. The KSE30 closed at 50,262.67, down by 381.59 points, while the KSE100 fell by 1,332.47 points to end at 168,636.85. The declines represented percentage decreases of 0.75% for the KSE30 and 0.78% for the KSE100.

According to Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited, the market's turnover showed a reduction, with the regular (REG) turnover decreasing to 548,380,518 from the previous 591,234,897. The traded value also saw a decline, with the current value at 17,053,543,829 compared to the previous 20,191,629,499. Market capitalization dropped to 18,776,371,608,812 from 18,927,613,556,374. The Daily Financial Corporation (DFC) reported a turnover increase to 135,548,000, although the traded value slightly decreased to 5,408,424,925. The Ordinary Daily Listings (ODL) showed a decrease in both turnover and traded value, with no change reported in the Central Securities Fund (CSF).