Summary Pakistan Stock Exchange remained under pressure during the week as Middle East tensions affected sentiment. KSE-100 Index fell 3,629 points to close at 153,866 amid volatility.
KARACHI (Dunya News) - Trading at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) remained under pressure throughout the business week as developments related to the conflict in the Middle East influenced investor sentiment.
During the week, the benchmark KSE-100 Index declined by 3,629 points, settling at 153,866 by the close of trading.
The market witnessed significant volatility, with the KSE-100 Index moving within a wide band of 14,505 points during the week.
The index recorded its highest weekly level at 158,624 points, while the lowest level touched during the period stood at 144,119 points.
Trading activity remained notable as deals involving 2.25 billion shares were executed in the stock market over the week, with the total value of transactions reaching Rs132 billion.
Meanwhile, the overall market capitalization saw a substantial decline during the week.
The total value of listed companies dropped by Rs369 billion, bringing the market capitalization down to Rs17,329 billion.
