Karachi: The Karachi Stock Exchange's KSE100 index experienced a notable decline, dropping by 814.45 points to close at 165,151.64, marking a decrease of 0.49 percent. The KSE30 index also saw a reduction, falling by 364.21 points to settle at 48,839.53, reflecting a 0.74 percent decrease. This downward trend was observed despite some individual stock gains.

According to JS Global, the day's trading saw significant movements with companies like Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGP) gaining 3.02 percent, Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) rising by 1.67 percent, and JDW Sugar Mills Limited (JDWS) increasing by 1.41 percent. Conversely, K-Electric Limited (KEL) was among the day's biggest losers, dropping by 4.83 percent, while Attock Refinery Limited (ATRL) and Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) experienced declines of 4.27 percent and 4.12 percent, respectively.

The Pakistan Stock Exchange's market capitalization decreased by 0.64 percent on the day, settling at Rs 18,308.67 billion. This reflects a year-to-date decline of 7.01 percent in calendar year 2026. The total trading volume on the exchange reached 446.84 million shares, with a total value of Rs 19.43 billion, equivalent to approximately US$ 70.16 million.

Despite the broader market downturn, some volume leaders emerged, with Cnergyico PK Limited (CNERGY) trading 46.55 million shares and Pakistan Refinery Limited (PRL) trading 42.71 million shares. The regional market performance was mixed, with Indonesia's JKSE index showing a significant rise of 5.6 percent, while Korea's KOSPI index declined by 3.7 percent.