The market continued its bearish trend, showing investors’ cautious sentiment. Trading volume dropped to 749.247 million shares with a total value of Rs53,061 billion, lower than yesterday’s 870.446 million shares valued at Rs57,197 billion. Market capitalization also fell to Rs21,147 trillion from Rs21,162 trillion a day earlier.

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Out of 486 active companies, 160 advanced, 278 declined, and 48 stayed unchanged. K-Electric Limited led the trading volumes with 90.164 million shares, followed by Hascol Petroleum at 47.948 million and Bank of Punjab at 35.973 million shares.

The top gainers were Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited, which rose by Rs75,77 to Rs27,676, and Khyber Textile Mills Limited, up Rs56,35 to Rs1,694,97. On the losing side, PIA Holding Company Limited (B) dropped by Rs234,33 to Rs20,769, and Nestle Pakistan Limited declined by Rs69,81 to Rs7,900,83.

In the futures market, turnover increased to 446.671 million shares valued at Rs31,687 billion, compared to 374.873 million shares worth Rs28,569 billion yesterday. Among 314 companies, 101 gained, 210 declined, and three remained unchanged.

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The market shows a cautious mood as investors wait for clearer economic signals. Although some top companies gained, overall sentiment remains weak. Trading volumes fell, reflecting hesitation among traders, and the trend may continue unless positive news boosts confidence.