Karachi: Pakistan's stock market experienced a notable downturn, with key indices KSE30 and KSE100 suffering considerable losses as global market fluctuations continued to exert pressure on regional markets. The KSE100 index recorded a decrease of 4,864.55 points, marking a 3.21% decline, while the KSE30 index fell by 1,487.15 points, reflecting a 3.24% drop.

According to JS Global, the market capitalization of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) also saw a decline, decreasing to Rs 16,327.52 billion, equivalent to US$ 58.49 billion, marking a day-over-day drop of 3.31%. Notably, the year-to-date change for the calendar year 2026 indicates a 17.08% decline, with the fiscal year 2026 showing an increase of 16.45% for the KSE30 index and 16.89% for the KSE100 index.

In terms of individual stock performance, MUREB emerged as a gainer with a 0.68% increase in price, while MEHT led the list of losers with a 10% price decline. The total trading volume for the day was recorded at 529.13 million shares, translating to a total value of Rs 29.60 billion or US$ 106.04 million.

The regional market context also reflected varied performances, with Korea's KOSPI index experiencing a 3.0% decline, while China's SSEA index saw a slight increase of 0.2%. India's BSESN index reported a significant 2.2% decline, whereas Taiwan's TWII index decreased by 1.8%.

The data underscores the ongoing volatility within global markets, influencing investor sentiment in Pakistan and contributing to the significant losses observed in the country's stock market indices.