The index closed at 138,692.67 marking a 0.40% drop compared to the previous day’s 139,254.36, according to data available at the PSX website.
Despite the decline, market activity stayed strong. Around 648,800,865 shares were traded, slightly down from 656,642,916 shares traded the previous day. The overall share value also dropped, falling to Rs28,117,000,000 from Rs32,096,000,000.
A total of 484 companies participated in trading. Out of these, 182 companies saw gains, 273 faced losses, and the share prices of 29 remained unchanged.
Among the most traded stocks were Bank of Punjab, with 113,028,558 shares at Rs13.55 each, Media Times Limited with 37,109,870 shares at Rs3.42 per share, and WorldCall Telecom, trading 28,180,735 shares at Rs1.52 per share.
Despite the broader market downturn, some companies recorded massive gains. Unilever Pakistan Foods surged by Rs3,055.49 per share, closing at a stunning Rs33,610.43. PIA Holding Company LimitedB wasn’t far behind, jumping Rs2,872.42 to end at Rs33,577.59.
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On the losing end, SS Oil Mills Limited faced the sharpest dip, losing Rs101.72 per share to close at Rs953.00. Blessed Textile Limited also declined by Rs30.28, settling at Rs314.72 per share.
While the KSE-100 index’s overall decline signals bearish sentiment, selective stocks like Unilever and PIA Holding delivered eye-catching gains. The contrast reflects investor caution in most sectors, yet confidence in high-performing giants. As volume slightly dipped and values contracted, market watchers suggest a “wait and see” strategy for the near term.
