During the session, 987,589,372 shares were traded compared to 1,279,942,235 shares a day earlier. The total value of transactions also plunged, recording Rs39,911,000,000 against Rs50,207,000,000 previously.
Out of 476 companies that traded, 180 ended in positive territory while 263 closed with losses. Share prices of 33 companies remained unchanged.
Among the most active firms, F. Nat. Equities led the volume chart with 61,993,776 shares at Rs9.95 per share, followed by Agha Steel Ind. with 61,302,066 shares at Rs9.93, and Pervez Ahmed Co. with 47,222,571 shares at Rs3.17.
Khyber Textile Mills Limited secured the biggest jump, gaining Rs167.14 to close at Rs1,838.50. Rafhan Maize Products Company Limited followed with a gain of Rs123.97, finishing at Rs9,643.99.
On the losing side, PIA Holding Company LimitedB suffered a steep fall of Rs678.10, settling at Rs25,310.90. Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited also faced pressure, shedding Rs247.51 to close at Rs32,001.00.
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In the futures market, 180,067,000 shares changed hands, down from 203,684,000 shares previously. Out of 328 companies, 84 managed gains, 242 faced losses, and 2 remained unchanged.
The sudden dip in PSX reflects growing investor anxiety fueled by global market volatility, domestic economic uncertainty, and declining trading volumes.
Billions were wiped out in a single day, signaling a cautious approach from investors who are holding back amid concerns about inflation, policy shifts, and currency instability.
While selective sectors still offered gains, the overwhelming number of losers indicates fragile market confidence. Unless economic clarity emerges, the bearish sentiment may dominate in the coming weeks, keeping investors on edge.
