Karachi, 13 November 2026: The Pakistan Stock Exchange ended Thursday’s session in the red as investors booked profits near the 180,000 level. The benchmark KSE-100 index closed at 177,373.76 points, down 1,710.04 points or 0.95% from the previous close of 179,083.80.
The index swung in both directions during the day. It touched an intraday high of 180,310 before selling in heavyweight stocks pulled it back below 178,000 by the close.
Key Numbers: 12 November 2026
- KSE-100 close: 177,373.76 points
- Change: −1,710.04 points (−0.95%)
- Intraday high: about 180,310 points
- Volume: 1.07 billion shares (down 14.23%)
- Traded value: Rs31.6 billion (down 24.33%)
- Most active stock: WorldCall Telecom, 190.6 million shares
Which Stocks Dragged the Index?
Ten stocks accounted for roughly 1,047 points of the fall. United Bank, Fauji Fertiliser, Hub Power, Lucky Cement, Systems Ltd, National Bank, Meezan Bank, Pakistan Petroleum, Askari Bank and Bank Al-Habib were the biggest drags. Selling was spread across commercial banks, cement, oil and gas exploration, oil marketing and power generation.
What Analysts Said
Brokerage Topline Securities described the session as bearish, driven by selling pressure. An Arif Habib analyst noted that “volatility persisted” as the index moved both ways. Analysts expect choppy trading to continue, with profit-taking likely around the 180,000 resistance level and domestic political uncertainty weighing on sentiment.
The fall came just two days after the index jumped more than 5,400 points on 10 November, so part of Thursday’s selling reflects investors locking in those gains.
What This Means for You
- Long-term investors: One-day drops of around 1% are normal after a strong rally. Your decision should rest on company results and your own goals, not a single session.
- New investors: Volatile weeks are a reminder to invest gradually rather than all at once. Our Pakistan Stock Exchange guide explains how to open an account and start small.
- Savers who want lower risk: Compare equities with National Savings profit rates and bank profit rates, which now pay around 11–13%.
Also check today’s gold rate, which fell sharply on the same day.
FAQs (Roman Urdu)
12 November ko KSE-100 kahan band hua?
KSE-100 index 177,373.76 points par band hua, yani 1,710.04 points (0.95%) ki kami.
Market kyun gira?
Analysts ke mutabiq 180,000 ke qareeb profit-taking hui aur banks, fertiliser aur power ke bare shares mein selling ayi.
Related: KSE-100 on 11 November · PSX indices explained · PSX timings · open a PSX account
Sources: Dawn, Express Tribune, Investify. Not investment advice.