Selling pressure dominated the Pakistan Stock Exchange on Tuesday, pushing the benchmark KSE-100 Index down 993.91 points, or 0.57%, to close at 172,642.16. The index opened near 173,500 and reached an intra-day high of 173,736.19 before falling to a low of 171,490. A late recovery brought the market back towards 173,000. UBL, LUCK, MEBL, NBP and PPL collectively pulled the index down by approximately 485 points, while PSEL, MCB and ATRL contributed around 199 points. In the previous session, the KSE-100 had declined 1,692.74 points, or 0.97%, to close at 173,636.08.

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) recorded 24,788 new investor accounts in August 2026, reflecting continued confidence in Pakistan’s capital market. Gen Z and Millennials remained key drivers of investor growth. Sahulat Accounts reached a milestone, with a record 17,065 accounts opened during the month. Punjab and Sindh were among the leading contributors to new account openings, highlighting sustained participation in stock market investment.

The Pakistan Stock Exchange has partnered with the UK’s MOBILIST programme to attract private investment for sustainable development and climate-transition projects in Pakistan. MOBILIST will collaborate with PSX issuers and market intermediaries to identify eligible initial public offerings and new listed products. The programme will provide equity capital, technical assistance and advisory services to help Pakistani businesses access capital markets and develop sustainable investment opportunities.