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  "path": "/news/1985522/psx-loses-over-2000-points-during-intraday-trade",
  "publishedAt": "2026-03-26T07:37:30.000Z",
  "site": "https://www.dawn.com",
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  "textContent": "The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark index KSE-100 witnessed a loss of over 2,000 points during intraday trading on Thursday after seeing a significant recovery a day earlier.\n\nThe KSE-100 declined by 2,643.02 points or 1.67 per cent to stand at 155,670.42 points at 11:59am from the previous close of 158,313.44 points.\n\nOn Wednesday, value-hunting lifted the benchmark KSE-100 index above the 158,000 mark amid cautious optimism over easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.\n\nThe KSE-100 index had closed at 158,313, up 4,347 points, reflecting improved market sentiment.\n\nDuring the session, the index touched an intraday high of 158,586 points and a low of 155,199, as buying interest remained firm across key sectors.\n\nAnalysts attributed the positive momentum a day earlier to softer international oil prices and expectations of de-escalation in regional tensions, which bolstered investor confidence.\n\nTopline Securities on Wednesday said the market’s upward trajectory was supported by strong performances from index-heavy stocks, including MCB Bank, Fauji Fertiliser Company, Systems Ltd, Lucky Cement and Hub Power Company, which collectively added 1,613 points to the index.\n\nTrading activity remained robust on Wednesday, with total volume recorded at around 612 million shares and turnover at Rs34.5 billion. Unity Foods led the volumes chart, with approximately 72m shares traded.\n\nAli Najib of Arif Habib Ltd said the PSX witnessed broad-based buying, with the benchmark index gaining 2.82pc as sentiment improved on the back of easing geopolitical concerns.\n\nHe noted that renewed diplomatic efforts, including Pakistan’s role in facilitating dialogue between the United States and Iran, helped fuel optimism about a potential de-escalation.",
  "title": "PSX loses over 2,000 points during intraday trade"
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