February 26, 2019 (MLN): The KSE 100 index has lost around 536 points during the intil hours of trading, on the back of rising tensions with India. The bourse is on the verge of dipping below the 39,000 mark and is currently trading at 39,066 points.

Commercial banks and E&P companies have so far emerged as the top loser, as their combined loss currently amounts to 260 points.

Scrips of MCB (-2.02%), OGDC (-1.79%), PPL (-1.66%) and POL (-1.89%) have lost the most points hitherto.

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