KARACHI, April 22, 2026 – Pakistan’s benchmark KSE-100 index extended losses on Wednesday, dropping 1,576 points as volatile investor sentiment weighed on trading at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), market data showed.
The index closed at 171,579.30 points, down 0.91% from the previous close of 173,155.79, reflecting persistent uncertainty driven by geopolitical developments and cautious investor positioning.
Below is a snapshot of the KSE-100 index at the close on April 22, 2026:
| Market Indicator | Value |
| Market Status | Closed |
| Current Index | 171,579.30 |
| Change | -1,576.49 |
| Percent Change | -0.91% |
| High | 173,452.66 |
| Low | 171,254.81 |
| Volume | 358,034,849 |
| Previous Close | 173,155.79 |
| Value | Rs25,669,760,457 |
Analysts at Topline Securities Limited said the market experienced sharp intraday fluctuations, with the index touching a high of 173,452.66 points and a low of 171,254.81 points, highlighting prevailing nervousness among investors.
Heavyweight stocks including United Bank Limited (UBL), Lucky Cement (LUCK), Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL), Habib Bank Limited (HBL), and Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDC) came under sustained selling pressure, collectively dragging the index down by 762 points.
Trading activity remained relatively subdued compared to recent sessions, although overall volumes stood at over 1.05 billion shares, with a turnover of Rs37.2 billion. Unity Foods Limited (UNITY) led the volumes chart, with 133 million shares traded.
Market participants said investors remained cautious amid uncertain macroeconomic indicators and geopolitical risks, with near-term direction expected to hinge on external developments and policy clarity.