KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended Thursday’s trading session on a weaker note. The benchmark KSE-100 Index declined by 206.60 points.
The index fell 0.11 percent during the session. It closed at 180,104.61 points on August 13, 2026.
The KSE-100 Index had settled at 180,311.22 points on Wednesday. The latest decline reflects continued pressure on investor sentiment.
The index moved within a wide range during Thursday’s trading. It reached an intraday high of 181,433.86 points.
The benchmark later touched an intraday low of 180,035.92 points. The movement showed limited buying interest across the session.
The PSX market remained under pressure throughout much of the trading day. Selling activity outweighed buying interest in several listed companies.
KSE-30 Index Also Declines
The KSE-30 Index also closed lower on Thursday. It declined by 109.40 points during the session.
The index fell by 0.206 percent. It settled at 53,603.57 points at the close.
The weakness across major indices reflected a broadly negative trend. Investors remained cautious during the trading session.
Trading Activity
Trading activity on the PSX market remained substantial despite the decline. Shares worth Rs20,130,302,034,524 were traded during the session.
The traded value was lower than the previous session. Shares worth around Rs20.18 trillion had changed hands on Wednesday.
A total of 495 companies traded in the Ready Market. The session recorded more declining stocks than advancing stocks.
Shares of 197 companies closed higher on Thursday. Meanwhile, 269 companies ended the session in negative territory.
Another 29 companies remained unchanged by the market close. The figures highlighted the selling pressure across the broader market.
Market Remains Under Pressure
The latest session reflected a cautious approach among investors. The benchmark index remained below its previous closing level.
The intraday movement also showed limited strength in buying activity. The KSE-100 Index briefly moved above 181,400 points.
However, it could not maintain those gains before the market closed. The index ended close to its intraday low.
The overall direction of the PSX market remained negative during Thursday’s trading. More companies recorded losses than gains across the Ready Market.
The decline in both major indices also affected the broader market sentiment. Investors continued to monitor trading activity and price movements.
The KSE-100 Index remains the key benchmark for Pakistan’s equity market. Its daily movement provides an important measure of overall market performance.
Thursday’s closing figures showed continued weakness after the previous session. Market participants will now watch the next trading session for further direction.
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Future movements may depend on buying interest and investor sentiment. Trading volumes and broader economic developments will also remain important factors.
