The index closed at 149,235.26 compared to the previous 150,591.00, according to data available at the stock’s website.
Despite the fall, trading volume showed a significant jump. A total of 1,062,993,695 shares were traded during the day, far higher than 667,817,396 shares in the last session. The value of shares also rose to Rs55,824,000,000 against Rs40,728,000,000 previously.
In total, 480 companies traded shares. Among them, 130 recorded gains, 323 sustained losses, while 27 remained unchanged.
Fauji Foods Limited led the charts with 62,087,443 shares at Rs16.94 per share. It was followed by Pak Elektron with 57,228,568 shares at Rs45.36 per share and Telecard Limited with 56,939,244 shares at Rs8.34 per share.
Service Industries Limited saw the biggest increase, rising Rs54.75 per share to close at Rs1,300.55. Indus Motor Company Limited followed with a Rs52.76 gain, reaching Rs2,292.62 per share.
On the losing side, Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited witnessed the steepest fall of Rs883.72 per share, closing at Rs31,511.11. The PIA Holding Company LimitedB also dropped heavily by Rs377.90, finishing at Rs27,501.00.
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In the futures market, 480 companies also traded shares, with 130 advancing, 323 declining, and 27 unchanged, mirroring the cash market trend.
The latest PSX session reflects a sharp correction as the benchmark index fell more than 1,300 points, unsettling investors. However, the rise in trading volume and higher overall value indicate strong participation, suggesting volatility rather than a complete slowdown. Gains in companies like Service Industries and Indus Motor show selective resilience, while massive losses in Unilever Pakistan Foods and PIA Holding Company highlight investor uncertainty in large-cap stocks. The mixed trends underline that while market sentiment is shaky, activity remains robust — a sign of both opportunity and risk for investors.
