Index today resumed on its bearish trajectory after it lost more than 230 points, posting a 0.55 percent decline during the today’s session. Investors remained cautious amidst rising monetary, geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainty tensions on the macro level. Miftah’s statement regarding inflow of $ 2Bn in the economy before 31st May was overshadowed by investors’ growing concerns.

Volume traded at KSE – 100 index decreased by 8.8 percent during the session after total volume clocked in at 69.89 million versus 76.64 million yesterday.

Textile, Tobacco and Real Estate Sector during today’s session were at the lead today after collectively contributing more than 19.91 points.

Cement, OMC, Fertilizer and Automobile Sector’s companies during today’s session was at the bottom today after collectively taking away more than 149.34 points.

Sector-wise all share index top sector turnover was led by Commercial Banks (29.83 million), Investment Banks/ Securities (16.83 million), and Technology and Communication (9.58 million).

KSE – 100 Index at the day end moved a total of -236.09 points down -0.55 percent, closing in at 42,536.16 with index high – low range of 42,838.15– 42,446.82.

KSE – All Share Index Volume was at 127.17 million shares, the value of shares traded for all-shares index reached PKR 4.68 billion.

The index moved in the range of 391.33 points.

22 companies closed up, whereas 61 were down at the day end.