Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a mixed day of trading activity, ending with a decline in key indices. The KSE-100 index closed at 135,939.88 points, reflecting a decrease of 562.67 points or 0.41 percent. Similarly, the KSE-30 index saw a reduction of 178.94 points or 0.43 percent, bringing it to 41,373.68 points.

Despite the overall market downturn, several stocks emerged as gainers. Pakistan Services Limited (PSEL) witnessed a notable increase, with its price rising by 10 percent to 913.76. Similarly, Pak Oman Microfinance Bank Limited (POML) and Allied Bank Limited (ABL) both saw their prices surge by 10 percent, closing at 258.29 and 198.72, respectively.

Conversely, some stocks experienced significant declines. Searle Company Limited (SEARL) faced a drop of 6.35 percent, ending at 97.27. Kohat Cement Company Limited (KOHC) also fell by 3.86 percent, closing at 433.11.

The total market capitalization of PSX stood at Rs 16,401.40 billion, marking a daily decrease of 0.56 percent. The market's 52-week high was recorded at Rs 16,494.37 billion, while the low was Rs 10,269.56 billion.

In terms of trading volume, the PSX saw a turnover of 879.12 million shares, with a total value of Rs 38.61 billion. The leading volume driver was Bank of Punjab (BOP), which traded 61.32 million shares at Rs 13.13.

On a regional scale, mixed performances were observed across Asian markets. While India's BSESN index rose by 0.4 percent, Malaysia's KLSE saw a decline of 0.8 percent.

The PSX's performance comes amid a backdrop of varied economic signals and investor sentiments, which continue to influence market dynamics.