PSX Intra-Day: Red Zone

The index moved within a range of 2,896.38 points, touching an intraday high of 164,357.47 (-1,466.40) and a low of 161,461.09 (-4,362.78), reflecting heightened volatility.

So far, total volume of the KSE-100 Index stood at 109.00 million shares.

Market breadth remained strongly negative, with only 7 index constituents advancing while 93 declined.

Top losers included SSOM (-10.00%), YOUW (-9.23%), SSGC (-7.86%), AHCL (-7.15%), and THALL (-6.70%). On the other hand, gainers were led by IBFL (+4.91%), PGLC (+3.99%), MUREB (+1.95%), UPFL (+1.41%), and HCAR (+1.25%).

Heavyweight pressure came from UBL, FFC, HBL, PPL, and ENGROH, which collectively dragged the index lower. Limited support was seen from MUREB, UPFL, IBFL, NESTLE, and HCAR.

Sector-wise, the index was mainly weighed down by Commercial Banks, Oil & Gas Exploration Companies, Fertilizer, Cement, and Investment Companies, while minor support came from select smaller sectors.

In the broader market context, sentiment remained fragile following the previous session’s sharp geopolitical and energy-driven volatility.

Stocks came under pressure as global oil markets surged, with Brent crude climbing to its highest level in four years amid escalating geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran. The rally was driven by renewed fears of supply disruptions and reports suggesting the U.S. military is preparing briefings on potential strategic options involving Iran.

Adding to the uncertainty, was earlier's surprise development where the United Arab Emirates announced its exit from OPEC and the wider OPEC+ alliance continued to weigh on investor sentiment. The move has raised concerns over long-term supply coordination among major producers at a time of already heightened global instability.

Together, these factors have intensified risk aversion, prompting widespread selling across emerging market equities, including Pakistan.