Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a slight decline on Monday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index closing marginally lower at 169,451.86 points, down by 4.53 points. Despite the overall drop, several individual stocks recorded significant gains, showcasing a mixed trading session.

Among the top gainers, Nishat Power Limited (NPL) saw its share price rise by 10.01%, closing at 51.11. Similarly, International Steels Limited (ISL) and Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited (MLCF) both reported a 10.00% increase in their stock prices, closing at 119.26 and 122.02, respectively.

Conversely, some stocks suffered losses. Service Industries Limited (SRVI) experienced the most substantial decline, losing 8.15% and closing at 1,644.17. National Refinery Limited (NRL) and Pioneer Cement Limited (PIOC) also faced downturns, with their prices falling by 3.64% and 2.56%, respectively.

Market activity showed a total turnover of 1,190.53 million shares, translating to a trading value of 50.49 billion Pakistani rupees. The PSX market capitalization was recorded at 19,289.76 billion rupees, equivalent to 68.80 billion US dollars.

In terms of volume leaders, Hum Network Limited (HUMNL) led with 132.04 million shares traded, followed by Dost Steels Limited (DSL) and Bank of Punjab (BOP), which traded 103.49 million and 46.89 million shares, respectively.

Regionally, stock markets showed varying performances. China's Shanghai SE Composite Index declined by 0.2%, while India's BSE Sensex dropped by 0.3%. Meanwhile, Indonesia's Jakarta Stock Exchange Composite Index rose by 0.5%, and Taiwan's TAIEX increased by 0.8%.

The day’s trading reflected a cautious market sentiment as investors navigated through fluctuating stock performances, awaiting clearer market directions.