Overview
- The KSE-100 swung more than 2,000 points on Monday, sliding to an intraday low near 173,636 before selective late buying lifted the index to a modest positive close reported between about 175,928 and 176,109.
- Trading was active with roughly 671–676 million shares changing hands and about Rs30 billion in turnover, while market breadth showed 165 advancers and 277 decliners.
- Cnergyico PK led volumes with about 166 million shares traded and closed at Rs10.61, reflecting heavy participation in energy-related stocks.
- The market entered the session after a steep weekly loss of about 3.5% and a drop in market capitalization, and analysts said near‑term direction will hinge on further US–Iran developments, oil price moves, and upcoming corporate earnings.
- Heightened geopolitical risk has translated into quick selloffs and bargain buying that affect savers and small investors by raising short‑term volatility and the cost of imported fuel, so watchers say focus should be on news from the Middle East and corporate results for clearer signals.