Karachi, November 18, 2025 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a sharp downturn on Tuesday as the benchmark KSE-100 index shed 752 points, tracking the weak performance of major international markets.
The index closed at 160,935 points, down from the previous day’s closing of 161,687 points, marking a decline of 0.47%.
According to analysts at Topline Securities, the session was marked by intense volatility, with the KSE-100 index oscillating between significant gains and losses. The market surged to an intraday high of 657 points, reflecting early buying interest, before tumbling to an intraday low of 1,103 points as selling pressure intensified.
Despite initial attempts by buyers to spark a recovery, bearish sentiment prevailed throughout the day. Analysts noted that the PSX largely mirrored global equity markets, which remained under pressure amid concerns about economic slowdowns, geopolitical tensions, and uncertainties in commodity prices. Additionally, the absence of fresh domestic triggers encouraged investors to adopt a cautious stance, leading many to book profits and reduce exposure in key sectors.
Some index-heavy stocks offered partial support. Shares of PIOC, POL, PSEL, DGKC, and PTC collectively contributed 206 points to the index, reflecting selective buying in pockets of the market. However, heavyweights ENGROH, MEBL, BAHL, and UBL offset these gains, jointly dragging the index down by 360 points.
Market activity remained robust overall, though slightly lower compared to previous sessions. Total traded volume stood at 1,543 million shares, while the total value of shares traded reached Rs38.8 billion. WTL led the volume chart once again, posting an impressive 1,459 million shares traded during the session.