Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a significant downturn, with both the KSE-30 and KSE-100 indices declining amid global market fluctuations. The KSE-100 index fell by 1,360.17 points, a 1.18% decrease, while the KSE-30 index dropped by 473.73 points, a 1.31% decline.

According to a statement by JS Global, the market capitalization of the PSX also saw a decrease, dropping by 1.33% to 13,928.62 billion Pakistani Rupees, or approximately 49.95 billion U.S. dollars. The year-to-date figures for the calendar year 2025 show a decline of 3.91% in market capitalization.

The day's trading saw a total volume of 494.00 million shares, valued at 25.94 billion Rupees, or 93.03 million U.S. dollars. Despite the overall downturn, several stocks emerged as gainers, including Pakistan Telecommunication Company (PTC), which rose by 3.36%, and Systems Limited (SYS), up by 3.07%.

In contrast, significant losses were recorded by companies such as Mari Petroleum Company Limited (MARI), which saw a decline of 8.23%, and Pakistan Gum and Chemicals Limited (PGLC), down by 7.56%.

The PSX's performance occurred against a backdrop of varied results in regional markets, with China's SSEA index down by 0.1% and India's BSESN index falling by 1.1%. Meanwhile, markets in Indonesia, Korea, and Taiwan remained stable.