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PSX Falls 2,288 Points as Political Uncertainty Returns
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a significant drop on Monday, with the KSE-100 Index falling 2,288 points (1.36%) to close at 165,867. This decline was driven by renewed political uncertainty as public protests from the opposition commenced following unsuccessful talks with the government. Investors remained cautious due to concerns over both domestic politics and fluctuating international oil prices, further impacting market sentiment.
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Published 5 Oct 2026, 16:31 UTC1 min read
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Brief
NewsBite reading:PSX KSE-100 Index Plummets 2,288 Points Amid Political Uncertainty
TL;DR
- KSE-100 Index declined by 2,288 points (1.36%) to close at 165,867.
- Daily trading witnessed a low with around 441 million shares exchanged.
- Major stocks like UBL, ENGROH, HBL, and HUBC contributed to the decline.
- Political uncertainties heightened following opposition's long march.
- Trading values approximated Rs. 15.7 billion.
Interesting facts
- The index touched an intraday low of 2,391 points.
- Market volume was led by FNEL with over 50 million shares traded.
What changed
The PSX faced a notable decline in the KSE-100 Index due to political unrest.