Karachi, March 11, 2026 – The benchmark KSE-100 Index closed lower on Wednesday, shedding 318.65 points as investors remained cautious amid volatility in international oil prices and uncertain global energy markets.
Trading at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) remained largely range-bound during the session, with mixed sentiment dominating the market throughout the day.
KSE-100 Index Closing Summary
The following table shows the KSE-100 index performance at the close of trading on March 11, 2026:
| Market Indicator | Value |
| Market Status | Closed |
| Current Index | 155,858.47 |
| Change | -318.65 |
| Percent Change | -0.20% |
| Day’s High | 158,624.51 |
| Day’s Low | 155,652.35 |
| Previous Close | 156,177.12 |
| Volume | 232,657,911 shares |
| Value | Rs19,659,575,583 |
Market Remains Range-Bound
Analysts at Topline Securities Limited said the benchmark index ended the session at 155,858 points, posting a decline of about 318 points.
According to market analysts, trading activity remained range-bound throughout the session as investors adopted a cautious approach due to fluctuations in global oil prices, which continued to influence market sentiment.
Major Stocks Weigh on the Market
Several index-heavy stocks contributed significantly to the market’s decline. Key laggards included:
• United Bank Limited
• Pakistan Petroleum Limited
• Oil and Gas Development Company Limited
• Meezan Bank Limited
• Mari Petroleum Company Limited
These stocks collectively dragged the benchmark index down by around 634 points during the trading session.
Stocks That Supported the Index
On the positive side, gains in a few major companies helped limit further losses in the market. These included:
• Engro Holdings Limited
• Bank AL Habib Limited
• Askari Bank Limited
The positive performance of these stocks added around 577 points to the benchmark index, providing partial support to the market.
Market Participation
Overall market participation remained moderate during the trading session. Total traded volume reached approximately 441 million shares, while the total market turnover stood at nearly Rs24 billion.
Among the most actively traded stocks, K-Electric Limited led the volume chart with more than 37 million shares traded.
Market experts say investor sentiment will likely remain sensitive to global oil price movements, geopolitical developments, and macroeconomic indicators, which continue to influence trading activity at the Pakistan Stock Exchange.