Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a downturn, with both the KSE30 and KSE100 indices experiencing declines of 0.28% and 0.21%, respectively. The KSE100 index fell by 347.97 points, closing at 164,776.44, while the KSE30 index decreased by 135.89 points, settling at 48,868.27. This drop was reflective of a broader trend in several regional markets.

According to JS Global, the market capitalization of the PSX saw a marginal decrease of 0.18%, bringing it to Rs 18,325.71 billion (US$ 66.17 billion). The year-to-date performance for 2026 showed a decline of 6.93% in market capitalization. The exchange's total trading volume reached 383.75 million shares, with a value of Rs 13.10 billion (US$ 47.32 million).

Among the noteworthy gainers, AGP increased by 3.82% to Rs 158.84, while HUMNL saw a rise of 2.96% to Rs 9.40. Conversely, PTC emerged as one of the prominent losers, dropping by 9.08% to Rs 51.99. Other significant decliners included MEHT and TPLRF1, which fell by 3.35% and 3.32%, respectively.

The regional markets presented a mixed picture, with China's SSEA inching up by 0.1%, while Korea's KOSPI experienced a significant decline of 5.5%. India’s BSESN posted a 1.5% increase, whereas Indonesia’s JKSE dropped by 0.2%. The data illustrates varying performances across the Asia-Pacific region, contributing to the fluctuating investor sentiment in local and international markets.