Karachi, February 24, 2026 – The KSE-100 index at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended its losses on Tuesday, shedding 1,432 points in a session marked by high volatility and cautious investor sentiment. The benchmark index settled at 166,258.54 points, down 0.85% from the previous close of 167,691.08.
Market analysts at Topline Securities Limited said investor sentiment remained fragile as the index continues to recover from an 11% decline from its recent peak, prompting selective trading and nervous positioning among participants.
During the session, the index experienced sharp swings, briefly rebounding by 1,546 points before intensified selling pressure pushed it to an intraday low of –3,783 points. Despite this turbulence, the market recovered part of its losses by the close.
The heavyweight stocks—including UBL, HBL, FFC, MARI, and HUBC—were the principal laggards, collectively pulling the index down by 949 points. Meanwhile, stocks such as LUCK, POL, MCB, EFERT, and ATRL partially offset the losses, contributing 439 points to the benchmark.
Trading activity remained robust, with total volumes reaching 345 million shares and a turnover of Rs31.57 billion. K-Electric (KEL) led the volume chart with over 64.8 million shares traded, highlighting active participation in select scripts despite overall market caution.
📊 KSE-100 Index Snapshot – February 24, 2026
| Market Status | Closed |
| Current Index | 166,258.54 |
| Change | -1,432.54 |
| Percent Change | -0.85% |
| High | 169,237.51 |
| Low | 163,907.59 |
| Volume | 345,386,346 |
| Previous Close | 167,691.08 |
| Value (PKR) | 31,573,161,627 |
Analysts advise investors to remain cautious, noting that near-term triggers are limited and market movements may continue to be volatile in the coming sessions.