KARACHI (Dunya News) – Trading at the Pakistan Stock Exchange ended in negative territory on Tuesday as the benchmark index posted a sharp decline amid widespread selling across multiple sectors.
The KSE-100 index fell by 831 points to close at 170,190 points. During the session, the index recorded an intraday high of 171,624 points and a low of 169,790 points, reflecting heightened volatility in the market.
Market data showed mixed participation across listed companies, with 183 stocks closing higher, while 267 declined, indicating overall bearish sentiment.
Trading activity remained strong, with approximately 550 million shares changing hands during the session. The total value of trades was reported at around 23 billion rupees.
Analysts attributed the negative close to profit-taking and cautious investor sentiment, as participants monitored broader economic and political developments.
The decline comes amid continued fluctuations in the local equity market, which has seen alternating bullish and bearish sessions in recent weeks.