KARACHI, October 23, 2026: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended Friday’s trading session with heavy losses as the benchmark KSE-100 Index dropped 1,549 points to close at 162,374, reflecting sustained selling pressure in the market.
The benchmark index opened the session under pressure and fluctuated between an intraday high of 163,966 points and a low of 162,292 points before settling near its lowest level of the day.
The index had closed at approximately 163,923 points in the previous session, indicating a decline of around 0.95 percent on Friday.
PSX trading summary for October 23
| Market indicator | Friday’s figures |
|---|---|
| KSE-100 closing index | 162,374 |
| Points lost | 1,549 |
| Percentage decline | 0.95% |
| Intraday high | 163,966 |
| Intraday low | 162,292 |
| Trading volume | 390 million shares |
| Trading value | Approximately Rs18 billion |
Trading activity remained significant despite the bearish trend, with approximately 390 million shares changing hands at a total reported value of Rs18 billion.
The index’s closing level, just above its intraday low, indicated that selling pressure persisted towards the end of the session.
Selling pressure weighs on stock market
Friday’s decline marked another challenging session for investors as the benchmark index remained under pressure throughout the trading day.
The KSE-100 Index tracks the performance of major companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange and is widely used to assess overall market direction.
While the sharp fall reflected weaker performance among index constituents, the available trading figures did not identify a specific event or sector responsible for the decline.
Investors will be watching upcoming economic developments, corporate announcements and broader market conditions for indications of the stock market’s next direction.