PSX Concludes Lower as KSE-100 Index Falls Over 1,500 Points on March 19, 2026

Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) concluded today’s trading session on a negative note, as the benchmark KSE-100 Index recorded a notable decline amid broad-based selling in heavyweight stocks.

At the close of business on March 19, 2026, the KSE-100 Index settled at 152,740.38 points, down by 1,551.88 points, marking a -1.01% decrease compared to the previous session.

The market opened at 152,698.52 points and showed early signs of strength, touching an intraday high of 153,322.97 points. However, selling pressure intensified during the session, dragging the index to a low of 150,728.18 points before partial recovery near closing.

Trading activity remained relatively healthy, with total index constituent volume recorded at 147.44 million shares, indicating active participation despite the bearish trend. On a broader scale, the FYTD performance remained positive at 21.58%, while CYTD returns stood at -12.25%, reflecting ongoing market corrections.

Among the top performers, HBL, FATIMA, and KTML provided support to the index with positive contributions. Meanwhile, heavyweights such as ENGROH, UBL, and PPL emerged as major draggers, pulling the market downward.

The session concluded with cautious sentiment prevailing across the market, as investors remained wary amid economic uncertainties and continued profit-taking activity.