Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a significant downturn, with major indices KSE30 and KSE100 experiencing notable declines. The KSE100 index fell by 5,405.48 points, or 3.41%, closing at 152,907.97, while the KSE30 index decreased by 1,774.70 points, marking a 3.69% drop to 46,304.86. This decline is part of a broader trend affecting markets regionally and globally.

According to JS Global, the market's year-to-date performance for the calendar year 2026 has been negative, with the KSE100 and KSE30 indices dropping by 12.15% and 13.13%, respectively. The market capitalization of the PSX also saw a decline of 3.04%, now standing at Rs 17,049.67 billion (US$ 61.07 billion). The highest value reached by the KSE100 in the past 52 weeks was 189,166.83, while the lowest was 103,526.82.

In trading activity, volume leaders included K-Electric Limited (KEL) with 96.74 million shares and First National Equities Limited (FNEL) with 33.02 million shares traded. Notable gainers included Bank of Punjab (BNWM) and Packages Limited (PKGS), while significant losers were Ismail Industries Limited (IBFL) and K-Electric Limited (KEL).

The PSX's performance reflects a challenging period for regional markets, with declines noted in indices across China, Indonesia, and South Korea, among others. The market's 52-week average daily trading turnover (ADTO) was recorded at 862.20 million shares, valued at Rs 40.78 billion.