PSX market closes lower as KSE-100 index drops 1,690 points
The KSE-100 index fell 0.96% to 174,776.60 on 2 September 2026, with most stocks trading lower and turnover declining.
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How This Affects the Exchange
Sector Effect
Negative · Do not buy
Broad market decline, most sectors pressured – Don't buy; watch for reversal signals.
Sectors & Direction
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Desk call: Do not buy · Negatively affected
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Sectors: Markets — Negative · Do not buy. Broad market decline, most sectors pressured – Don't buy; watch for reversal signals.
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Open on ARY News## Market Overview
The Pakistan Stock Exchange ended the Wednesday session on a downbeat note, with the benchmark KSE‑100 index slipping 1,690.40 points, or 0.96 percent, to close at 174,776.60. The index traded within a range of 175,841.83 at its high and 174,562.88 at its low before settling near the lower end. ## Trading Activity A total of 501 listed companies changed hands during the session. Of these, 113 stocks managed to close higher, while 356 fell and 32 remained unchanged. The overall share turnover dropped to 610.18 million shares, down from 784.47 million the previous day. ## Value and Capitalisation The total value of trades also contracted, reaching approximately Rs 31.86 billion compared with Rs 37.41 billion in the prior session. Market capitalisation slipped to about Rs 19.58 trillion, a slight decline from Rs 19.78 trillion recorded earlier. ## Outlook The broad‑based decline reflects heightened caution among investors, with lower liquidity and reduced trading volumes adding to the bearish sentiment. Market participants are likely to monitor upcoming macro‑economic data and regional developments for cues on future direction.