This decrease of 0.27 percent led the index to close at 138,217.58 points, down from 138,597.36 points on the last trading day, according to data available at the PSX website.

The total number of shares traded during the day was 608,186,190, slightly lower than the 609,443,979 shares traded on the previous day. The total value of shares also decreased, standing at Rs23,523,000,000 compared to Rs31,624,000,000 on the last trading day.

A total of 479 companies traded their shares, with 193 recording gains, 245 posting losses, and 41 companies’ share prices remaining unchanged.

The top three trading companies were Prud Mod. Ist with 58,737,418 shares traded at Rs4.98 per share, E-Electric Limited with 53,175,405 shares at Rs5.43 per share, and Pak International Bulk with 51,735,265 shares at Rs10.06 per share.

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Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited saw the largest increase in share price, rising by Rs988 per share to Rs25,498, while Nestle Pakistan Limited was the second-highest with a Rs86.97 increase per share, closing at Rs7,400.

The bearish trend in the stock market, marked by the decline of the KSE-100 index, suggests a temporary setback in investor sentiment. Despite this, some companies like Unilever and Nestle experienced notable increases in their share prices, indicating specific sector growth amidst the broader market decline. This market fluctuation could signal opportunities for cautious investors and may lead to a potential recovery if global or local factors stabilize.