KARACHI, February 9, 2026 — The benchmark KSE-100 index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) fell sharply on Monday, losing 1,789 points amid widespread selling pressure across major sectors. The index closed at 182,340.38 points, marking a 0.97% decline from the previous session.
Market analysts said selling was observed in key sectors, including automobile assemblers, cement, commercial banks, oil and gas exploration companies, and OMCs. Heavyweights like OGDC, MARI, PPL, PSO, SSGC, HBL, MEBL, and NBP contributed significantly to the downward movement.
Amid the decline, geopolitical and economic developments continued to influence market sentiment. Sources indicated that Pakistan and the United States are scheduled to hold high-level bilateral talks early this week, covering a range of international and bilateral issues, including trade and investment, which could impact investor confidence.
During the previous week, the PSX experienced high volatility due to geopolitical uncertainty, rising domestic yields, external trade challenges, and mixed sectoral performance. Despite fluctuations, the KSE-100 index ended the week almost unchanged, reflecting a balance between emerging risks and pockets of resilience across select sectors.
Key KSE-100 Index Statistics – February 9, 2026
| Metric | Value |
| Current Index | 182,340.38 |
| Change | -1,789.20 |
| Percent Change | -0.97% |
| High | 185,650.59 |
| Low | 180,992.79 |
| Volume | 597,716,809 |
| Previous Close | 184,129.58 |
| Value (PKR) | 50,622,772,909 |
Analysts advise investors to monitor ongoing geopolitical developments, domestic economic indicators, and bilateral trade negotiations closely, as these factors are likely to continue influencing market trends in the short term.