Karachi, February 25, 2026 — The KSE-100 index at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a sharp decline of 1,632 points on Wednesday, closing at 164,626.29 amid a highly volatile trading session. Analysts attributed the fall to weak investor sentiment, futures rollover pressures, and profit-taking by index-heavy stocks.
According to Topline Securities Limited, the index traded within a daily range of 164,229 to 168,191 points, reflecting sustained market volatility. Heavyweights including UBL, ENGROH, PPL, LUCK, and DGKC were the main contributors to the decline, collectively dragging the index down by 928 points.
Market activity remained robust despite the drop, with a total traded volume of 351.26 million shares and a turnover of Rs25.22 billion. K-Electric dominated the volume leaders’ board, recording over 99 million shares traded, followed by notable participation in banking and energy sector stocks.
Investors continued to navigate uncertainties arising from global economic conditions, currency fluctuations, and local political developments. Analysts suggest cautious trading amid the ongoing futures rollover season, which has historically amplified volatility in the equity market.
The market’s performance indicates that while short-term corrections are likely, long-term investors remain focused on structural reforms and corporate earnings trends driving the broader market sentiment.
KSE-100 Index Highlights – February 25, 2026
| Current Index | 164,626.29 |
| Change | -1,632.25 |
| Percent Change | -0.98% |
| High | 168,191.64 |
| Low | 164,229.36 |
| Volume | 351,261,866 |
| Previous Close | 166,258.54 |
| Value (PKR) | 25,226,314,251 |
Analysts advise investors to monitor index-heavy stocks closely and remain alert to market trends as KSE-100 navigates volatile conditions in the coming sessions.