Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a decline on its benchmark KSE100 Index, closing at 171,579.31 with a decrease of 1,576.49 points or 0.91%. The market capitalization fell by 0.99% to Rs 18,971.01 billion, reflecting a challenging trading day.

According to JS Global, the significant drop in the KSE100 Index coincided with varied performances in regional markets. While Korea’s KOSPI rose by 0.5%, China’s SSEA also recorded a 0.5% increase. In contrast, India’s BSESN and the Philippines’ PSI registered declines of 1.0% and 0.5%, respectively. The total volume of shares traded on the PSX was 1,054.06 million, with a total trading value of Rs 37.29 billion.

Among the KSE100 constituents, YOUW emerged as the top gainer with a 17.45% increase, while SAZEW led the losers with a 4.07% decline. Despite the day’s overall downturn, the Year-to-Date figures for the fiscal year 2026 showed a growth of over 36% for both KSE30 and KSE100 indices. The PSX’s performance reflects broader regional market trends and investor sentiment amid ongoing economic developments.