Benchmark index drops over 8,800 points in six sessions amid weak investor sentiment
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed lower for the sixth consecutive session on Wednesday, as persistent selling pressure dragged the KSE-100 Index down by 1,635.97 points (1.02%), settling at 158,465.05.
The Pakistan Stock Exchange extended its losing streak for the sixth consecutive session, with the KSE-100 Index declining by 1,636 points (1.02%) to close at 158,465.
Investor sentiment remained weak following the failure of Islamabad-Kabul talks and mixed corporate results.… pic.twitter.com/EpLUNiyIgY
— Adeel Afzal (@AdeelAfzal06) October 29, 2025
Investor confidence remained subdued after talks between Islamabad and Kabul in Istanbul failed to produce a breakthrough, following the worst border clashes since the Taliban’s 2021 takeover. Federal Minister Attaullah Tarar said the Afghan side “kept deviating from the core issue.”
According to Topline Securities, the market continued its “corrective phase”, fueled by mixed corporate earnings, margin calls, and futures rollover volatility. Major draggers included LUCK, UBL, MARI, MCB, and EFERT, collectively eroding 577 points, while NBP, THALL, and BAFL offered limited support.
Despite global markets rallying on AI optimism and easing US rate expectations, local uncertainty overshadowed sentiment.
The KSE-100 has now lost over 8,800 points across six sessions, its steepest losing streak in months. Trading volume declined to 951.84 million shares, led by K-Electric, Hascol, and WorldCall Telecom.
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