Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a slight downturn as the KSE100 index fell by 1,496.93 points, closing at 166,145.34, marking a 0.89% decrease. Meanwhile, the KSE30 index also experienced a decline of 503.99 points, down by 0.99%, settling at 50,496.18.

The day's trading session saw notable activity with a total volume of 593.08 million shares, amounting to a value of Rs 44.42 billion, or approximately US$158.40 million. The market capitalization experienced a decline of 0.61%, standing at Rs 18,915.56 billion, equivalent to US$67.44 billion.

Several stocks emerged as top gainers, with BNWM leading the charge, posting a 9.90% increase to close at Rs 74.39. TRG followed with a 6.65% rise, reaching Rs 77.09, and NCPL gained 4.12%, closing at Rs 28.59.

Conversely, INDU was among the top losers, declining by 3.62% to end at Rs 1,955.11. Other significant decliners included SCBPL, which fell by 2.55% to Rs 69.22, and FFC, decreasing by 2.38% to Rs 566.28.

In regional markets, performance was mixed. The China (SSEA) index decreased by 0.5%, while South Korea's KOSPI index showed a 1.0% increase, reflecting a year-to-date growth of 68.2%. In contrast, the Philippines (PSI) index fell by 1.5%, marking a 9.5% decline for the year.

Despite the day's setbacks, both the KSE100 and KSE30 indices have shown substantial year-to-date growth, with increases of 44.31% and 39.56% respectively for the calendar year 2025.

The PSX's performance comes amidst a backdrop of fluctuating regional markets and economic conditions, which continue to influence investor sentiment. As the year progresses, market analysts will closely monitor these trends for their potential impact on future trading sessions.