KARACHI, September 24 — The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended sharply lower on Thursday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index shedding more than 1,700 points as uncertainty over US-Iran negotiations weighed on investor sentiment.
The KSE-100 Index closed at 170,498.94 points, down 1,733.57 points, or about 1.01%, from the previous close of 172,232.51. Official PSX data confirmed the closing level and decline.
Market sentiment had improved a day earlier on expectations of progress in US-Iran diplomacy and softer international oil prices. However, the absence of further progress in negotiations renewed investor caution on Thursday.
The benchmark remained volatile during the session, moving between a high of 172,491.16 and a low of 170,418.38 — a trading range of more than 2,000 points.
PSX Market Summary — September 24, 2026
| Indicator | Closing Data |
|---|---|
| KSE-100 Index | 170,498.94 |
| Change | -1,733.57 points |
| Percentage Change | -1.01% |
| Day High | 172,491.16 |
| Day Low | 170,418.38 |
| Previous Close | 172,232.51 |
| Total Market Volume | 759.97 million shares |
| Total Market Value | Rs27.54 billion |
Official market data showed around 760 million shares changed hands, with trading value reaching approximately Rs27.54 billion. Of 571 securities reflected in the market summary, 101 advanced, 358 declined and 112 remained unchanged.
The broader market also remained under pressure. The All-Share Index dropped 1,128.70 points to 103,103.09, while the KSE-30 Index declined 544.11 points to 50,739.69.
Market capitalisation fell by Rs207 billion to Rs18.971 trillion, according to the market report provided.
Wednesday’s session had ended on a stronger note, with the KSE-100 gaining 830.43 points to 172,232.51 amid improving sentiment around US-Iran diplomatic efforts and softer oil prices.