PSX market closes lower as KSE-100 index drops nearly 1,000 points
The KSE-100 index fell 0.57% on Tuesday, closing at 172,642 points amid higher trading volume and a broad decline across most listed stocks.
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Sector Effect
Negative · Do not buy
Broad market decline across most sectors signals a negative outlook; investors should avoid new buying.
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Open on ARY News## Market Overview
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended the trading session on 8 September 2026 with the KSE-100 index down 993.92 points, or 0.57%, closing at 172,642.16. The index fluctuated between a high of 173,736.20 and a low of 171,490.63 during the day.
## Trading Activity
Trading activity intensified, with regular‑market turnover rising to 722.6 million shares, up from 679.2 million shares in the previous session. The total traded value also increased to approximately Rs 27.94 billion, compared with Rs 23.69 billion a day earlier.
## Market Capitalisation
Overall market capitalisation slipped to Rs 19.30 trillion, down from Rs 19.43 trillion in the prior session, reflecting the downward price movement.
## Breadth of Market
The broader market sentiment was negative. In the ready market, 101 companies posted gains, while 359 fell and 36 remained unchanged out of a total of 496 listed firms.
## Outlook
The decline in the benchmark index, coupled with a widening gap between advancing and declining stocks, suggests heightened caution among investors. Market participants may monitor upcoming macro‑economic data and regional geopolitical developments for further cues on direction.