PSX Daily Market Update | October 5, 2026
By PSX Investors Zone · October 5, 2026
The KSE-100 fell 2,288.18 points, or 1.36%, to close at 165,867.31 as broad-based selling, geopolitical uncertainty and elevated oil prices weighed on sentiment.
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed sharply lower on Monday, October 5, 2026. The KSE-100 Index fell 2,288.18 points, or 1.36%, to 165,867.31. Ready-market volume stood at 441.90 million shares, with 55 stocks advancing and 409 declining.
Major indices also weakened. The KMI-30 fell 1.34%, while the Banking Index declined 1.32% and the Oil & Gas Trade Index dropped 1.28%. Dadex Eternit (DADX) gained 10.00%, while Unilever Pakistan Foods and PIA Holding Company B were among the notable decliners.
Selling pressure was linked to domestic political uncertainty, elevated oil prices and broader geopolitical concerns. Higher oil prices remain important for Pakistan because they can affect inflation and external-sector pressures.
Investor Takeaway: Daily volatility highlights the importance of researching company fundamentals, earnings, valuation and Shariah compliance rather than reacting solely to index movements.
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