The Pakistan stock market witnessed a sharp decline on Thursday as early gains were completely erased during the trading session. The benchmark Pakistan stock market index fell below the 167,000-point mark by the end of the day.
At the start of trading, the Pakistan stock market showed strong momentum with the KSE-100 index gaining more than 1,000 points, reaching 168,528 points. Investors initially reacted positively, driving buying activity across major sectors.
However, the trend reversed sharply during the session, and the Pakistan stock market entered negative territory. Selling pressure increased in key sectors, leading to a decline of 952 points by the closing bell.
As a result, the KSE-100 index closed at 166,498 points, reflecting ongoing volatility in the Pakistan stock market. Analysts noted that investor sentiment remained unstable amid global and domestic economic uncertainty.
On the previous trading day, the Pakistan stock market had also closed lower, losing 1,465 points. This continued downward movement highlights persistent pressure on equities despite occasional intraday recoveries.
Meanwhile, Asian stock markets showed mixed performance. South Korea’s KOSPI index recorded a gain of 1 percent, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index rose slightly by 0.26 percent, and Japan’s Nikkei also showed marginal improvement.
In contrast, China’s Shanghai Composite index fell by 1.26 percent, while Indonesia’s Jakarta Composite index dropped by 2 percent. Market analysts say global uncertainty continues to influence regional stock market trends, including the Pakistan stock market.
