Karachi, October 2025: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) took a significant hit today, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index plummeting by 4,500 points, which translates to a staggering loss of around Rs 600 billion in the market’s overall value. By the end of trading, the PSX 100 Index settled at 164,530 points, down 735 points from the previous day.
This marks a decline of over 5,500 points since it peaked at 159,988 points on October 3, 2025. Market data reveals that investors exchanged nearly 1.57 billion shares, amounting to a total market value of Rs 50.5 billion. The day was characterized by intense selling pressure, especially in crucial sectors like banking, energy, and cement.
The market capitalization has dipped by Rs 84 billion, bringing the total valuation down to Rs 19,064 billion. Analysts point to rising economic uncertainty, worries about currency fluctuations, and slow progress on IMF structural reforms as key factors behind this downturn.
Investor sentiment is cautious, as ongoing global oil price changes and domestic political instability continue to weigh on Pakistan’s financial markets. Experts believe that the market could find some stability in the coming days if macroeconomic indicators show improvement and foreign investment starts to flow in again.
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