Karachi, January 21, 2026 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a sharp decline on Wednesday as the benchmark KSE-100 index fell by 1,588 points amid renewed selling pressure.
The index closed at 187,033.26 points, down from the previous day’s close of 188,621.78 points, reflecting a 0.84% decrease.
| Market Status | Details |
| Current Index | 187,033.26 |
| Change | -1,588.52 |
| Percent Change | -0.84% |
| High | 189,523.43 |
| Low | 186,626.85 |
| Volume | 703,361,010 |
| Previous Close | 188,621.78 |
| Value (PKR) | 53,047,283,548 |
The session opened on a relatively firm note, with the KSE-100 index briefly rising to an intraday high of 189,523.43. However, the gains could not be sustained as sellers dominated trading for most of the day. The pressure intensified in the final hours, pushing the index down to an intraday low of 186,626.85.
In a significant development impacting market sentiment, foreign investor repatriation of profits and dividends surged by 27% in the first half of fiscal year 2026. According to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), foreign companies repatriated $1.559 billion in profits and dividends during July–December FY26, compared to $1.226 billion in the same period last year, highlighting continued earnings outflows from Pakistan.
The drop in the KSE-100 index underscores persistent market volatility, driven by profit-taking, dividend repatriation, and cautious investor sentiment, signaling a cautious outlook for equities in the near term.