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PSX closes below 170,000 as market sentiment weake...

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The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended a turbulent trading week on a negative note, with the benchmark KSE-100 index losing 2,610 points, or 1.5%, to close at 168,155.
On Tuesday, the index dropped another 825 points to 169,600, breaking below 170,000 after seven trading sessions.
The market then lost another 481 points on Friday to finish the week at 168,155.

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The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended a turbulent trading week on a negative note, with the benchmark KSE-100 index losing 2,610 points, or 1.5%, to close at 168,155.

Investor confidence remained under pressure due to geopolitical tensions, rising oil prices and uncertainty surrounding US-Iran negotiations. The index slipped below the psychologically important 170,000 level as cautious investors reduced market activity.

Trading participation also weakened during the week. Average daily volume fell 22% week-on-week to around 525 million shares, while the average daily traded value dropped 17% to Rs18.7 billion.

Originally published by Minute mirror on Oct 4, 2026 Read the full article at minutemirror.com.pk

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