Pakistan stock exchange plummets over 1,100 points amid heavy selling pressure
Published on: Sunday 01 February 2026
The Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed a sharp reversal on Monday, as early optimism quickly faded and heavy selling pressure pushed the market deep into negative territory. The KSE-100 Index initially gained 615 points, reaching 184,789, but failed to sustain momentum amid growing investor caution.However, as trading progressed, brokers reported rising concerns that triggered profit-taking across key sectors. Consequently, the benchmark index lost more than 1,150 points and dropped to around 183,021, falling below the important psychological level of 184,000 during the session.
News source: https://dailytimes.com.pk/1445318/pakistan-stock-exchange-plummets-over-1100-points-amid-heavy-selling-pressure/