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KARACHI: PSX remained under heavy selling pressure on Wednesday as the benchmark KSE-100 Index lost more than 1,300 points during intraday trading, reflecting cautious investor sentiment amid weak regional markets and rising geopolitical tensions.
By 1:04pm, the KSE-100 Index had fallen 1,339.73 points, or 0.75%, to 176,284.15. Earlier in the session, the benchmark declined 1,297.67 points, or 0.73%, to 176,326.21 at 9:34am.
The index traded within a range of 176,935.03 and 175,631.74 during the session. Market activity remained steady, with trading volume reaching 120.55 million shares, while the value of traded shares stood at Rs10.69 billion compared with the previous close of 177,623.88.
More than 100 words into the trading session, PSX continued to reflect broader global market weakness as investors reacted to a regional equity sell-off and growing uncertainty over geopolitical developments. Market participants remained cautious, leading to sustained selling pressure across key sectors.
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Asian stock markets traded lower as concerns over artificial intelligence-related investments dampened investor confidence across the region.
The negative global sentiment spilled over into Pakistan’s equity market, prompting investors to adopt a risk-averse approach throughout the session.
Oil prices climbed sharply after renewed military tensions in the Middle East raised fears of potential supply disruptions.
Higher crude prices also fueled concerns over global inflation and the possibility of tighter monetary policies, adding further pressure on equity markets worldwide.
The combination of rising geopolitical risks, higher energy prices and weak regional market performance kept the Pakistan Stock Exchange under sustained selling pressure.
Analysts said investors are likely to remain cautious until global markets stabilize and geopolitical uncertainty begins to ease.
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