The Pakistan Stock Exchange closed lower today as key indices witnessed a downturn, marking a volatile trading session.
Market Overview
On January 8, 2026, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended the trading day on a bearish note, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index closing at 185,543.01 points, down by 975.70 points or 0.52%. The index touched an intraday high of 187,905.16 and a low of 185,199.36.
Trading Activity
Total market volume stood at 1.43 billion shares with a total of 643,944 trades, generating a trade value of PKR 91.34 billion. This reflects active participation despite the market decline.
Index Highlights
- KSE-All Shares Index: Closed at 110,883.94 points, down by 234.71 points (-0.21%).
- KSE-30 Index: Closed at 56,997.99 points, losing 479.10 points (-0.83%).
- KMI-30 Index: Declined 2,323.37 points to close at 261,472.17 (-0.88%).
Sector Performance
The commercial banking and oil & gas exploration sectors led the declines. Conversely, select companies in the pharmaceutical and food sectors showed modest gains, helping to partially cushion the overall drop.
Top Movers
- Decliners: Major blue-chip stocks saw a retreat in their prices, including heavyweights from banking and energy sectors.
- Advancers: A handful of mid-cap stocks from the pharmaceutical and IT sectors exhibited resilience and gained amidst the downturn.
Investor Sentiment
Market sentiment remained cautious due to external economic factors and regional geopolitical developments. Analysts anticipate continued volatility in the coming sessions.