The KSE-100 closed lower at 167,441.90 on Thursday, 8 October 2026, a move of -1,138.50 points (-0.68%).
Breadth was clearly negative: 127 shares advanced against 326 that declined, with 42 unchanged across the 495 listings we track. Total turnover came to Rs 17.52 billion.
Sector moves
Textile Weaving led the market at +2.09%, while Refinery lagged at -2.32%.
| Sector | Change | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Textile Weaving | +2.09% | 42 |
| Chemical | +1.89% | 3 |
| Close-End Mutual Fund | +1.01% | 3 |
| Modarabas | +0.82% | 19 |
| Woollen | +0.73% | 7 |
| Transport | +0.62% | 6 |
| Synthetic & Rayon | +0.51% | 5 |
| Oil & Gas Marketing | +0.48% | 10 |
Top gainers
| Ticker | Company | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| UCAPM | Unicap Modaraba | Rs 5.98 | +16.57% |
| DWSM | Dewan Sugar Mills Limited | Rs 7.41 | +15.60% |
| KOHP | Kohinoor Power Company Limited | Rs 21.34 | +10.06% |
| SPL | Sitara Peroxide Limited | Rs 46.26 | +10.01% |
| DAAG | Data Agro Limited | Rs 101.81 | +10.01% |
Top losers
| Ticker | Company | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| DSIL | D.S. Industries Limited | Rs 16.43 | -10.02% |
| FPRM | First Paramount Modaraba | Rs 14.22 | -10.00% |
| PIM | Popular Islamic Modaraba | Rs 57.61 | -10.00% |
| ASTM | Asim Textile Mills Limited | Rs 73.55 | -10.00% |
| CLVL | Cordoba Logistics & Ventures Limited | Rs 25.02 | -9.05% |
Most active by volume
| Ticker | Company | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| KEL | K-Electric Limited | 29,662,778 |
| CNERGY | Cnergyico PK Limited | 21,323,353 |
| WAVESAPP | Waves Home Appliances Limited | 16,919,138 |
| PRL | Pakistan Refinery Limited | 16,876,984 |
| TSBL | Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited | 16,539,718 |
What the session actually says
The fall was broad rather than concentrated: decliners outnumbered advancers by more than two to one, so this was not a handful of heavyweights dragging an otherwise steady market. Our guide to PSX market cycles covers what drives these moves over a longer horizon.
About this review
This review is compiled automatically by the PSX Expert market desk from end-of-day figures collected from the Pakistan Stock Exchange after the close on 8 October 2026. It reports what the data shows and contains no forecast, recommendation or investment advice. See our methodology for how these figures are sourced and checked, and our disclaimer before acting on anything here.