Despite the fall, trading activity was unusually high. A massive 1,279,942,235 shares exchanged hands compared to 996,270,293 shares a day earlier. However, the overall trading value declined, recorded at Rs50,207,000,000 against Rs52,727,000,000 previously.

Out of 487 companies trading, 225 managed to secure gains while 223 ended in losses, and 39 remained unchanged. This mixed performance reflected uncertainty across the market.

Among the most active stocks, Agha Steel Industries led with 113,014,099 shares at Rs9.77 per share, followed by WorldCall Telecom with 85,629,403 shares at Rs1.59, and K-Electric Ltd. with 69,821,482 shares at Rs5.54.

On the other side of the spectrum, PIA Holding Company LimitedB delivered the day’s highest surge, climbing by Rs323.00 to close at Rs25,989.00, while Khyber Textile Mills Limited posted a rise of Rs151.20, settling at Rs1,671.36.

Despite heavy trading volumes, the fall in the PSX 100-index highlights how volatile the stock market remains. The sheer number of shares exchanged—well over a billion—shows investor activity is strong, but the falling index indicates a lack of stable confidence.

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The dip in overall trading value suggests investors were more focused on high-volume, low-price stocks rather than large-scale investments. While many companies managed to secure gains, the nearly equal number of losers shows that the market remains fragile.

At the same time, the impressive rise of PIA Holding Company LimitedB and Khyber Textile Mills Limited proves that individual stocks can still offer opportunities even during downturns. This mixed picture underlines the current reality: investors are active, but uncertainty dominates, and selective buying is shaping market momentum.