Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a notable downturn as key indices experienced significant losses. The KSE100 index fell by 2,829.71 points, reflecting a 1.71% decline, while the KSE30 index dropped by 1,011.74 points, marking a 2.02% decrease. Market capitalization also suffered, decreasing by 1.71% to Rs 18,022.78 billion ($64.65 billion).

According to JS Global, the day's trading session saw considerable shifts, with THALL emerging as a top gainer, increasing by 5.31% to reach a price of 656.95. Conversely, YOUW was the leading loser, declining by 10.10% to settle at 6.23. The market's total volume stood at 837.37 million shares, with a total value of Rs 36.35 billion ($130.38 million). Despite the downturn, year-to-date figures indicate a positive trend for the fiscal year 2026, with the KSE100 and KSE30 indices showing increases of 29.74% and 28.66%, respectively.

Regional markets also exhibited mixed performance, with notable declines in indices such as Indonesia's JKSE, which fell by 2.0%, and Korea's KOSPI, which decreased by 1.4%. Meanwhile, modest gains were recorded in China and Malaysia. The fluctuations in the PSX align with broader regional trends, reflecting ongoing market volatility and investor caution.