KSE-100: PSX fumbles intraday lead as profit-taking takes over
Key takeaways
- Add ARY News on Google AAResize KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) had a rough Monday on June 22, 2026.
- The KSE-100 index ended up closing slightly lower, dropping 450.89 points—about 0.25%—finishing at 178,471.86.
- The KSE-100 swung more than 2,100 points throughout the day, peaking at 180,507.82 (up over 1,500 points) before tumbling all the way down to 178,337.14.
Why this matters: local context for readers following news across Pakistan and the region.
Add ARY News on Google AAResize KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) had a rough Monday on June 22, 2026. Things started off on a high note, with the market rallying early after some good news from the geopolitical front. But by the afternoon, the mood had changed. Investors decided to cash in on recent gains, and that wave of profit-taking wiped out most of the morning’s excitement.
The KSE-100 index ended up closing slightly lower, dropping 450.89 points—about 0.25%—finishing at 178,471.86.
It was a wild session. The KSE-100 swung more than 2,100 points throughout the day, peaking at 180,507.82 (up over 1,500 points) before tumbling all the way down to 178,337.14. Investors didn’t hold back either—trading volume hit 230.11 million shares, which is quite substantial. But by the end, 61 stocks ended lower, 38 managed to go up, and one just stayed put. The mood definitely turned bearish as the session wrapped up.