Pakistan’s KSE-100 Index Falls Nearly 2% Amid Volatility
Pakistan’s benchmark stock index, the KSE-100, experienced a downturn on Friday, February 6, 2026, closing with a loss of 1.97%. The index reflects investor sentiment and the overall health of the Pakistani stock market.
Market Performance overview
The KSE-100 Index concluded the trading day at 184,130.58 points, a decrease of 3,701.50 points from the previous closing of 187,832.08 points on Wednesday. Throughout the session, the index demonstrated important volatility, reaching a high of 188,036.30 points and a low of 183,547.29 points.This fluctuation indicates uncertainty and varied trading activity within the market.
Key Stocks Driving Market Movement
Trading volume was heavily concentrated in a few key stocks.K-Electric Limited led in activity with 517,815,082 shares traded, experiencing a 7.58% increase to close at Rs8.94. This rise followed the declaration of its Chief Executive Officer, Moonis Alvi, stepping down from his position as reported by Dawn. National Bank of PakistanXD saw a considerable volume of 51,241,717 shares traded,but its price fell by 8.01% to Rs263.48. First National Equities limited also saw significant trading, with 50,264,390 shares changing hands, resulting in a 5.23% decrease to Rs1.63.
Top Advancing and Declining Stocks
While the overall market trend was negative, some stocks bucked the trend and saw gains. first Elite Capital Modaraba led the advancers, rising 10.02% to Rs22.50.Hala Enterprises Limited also saw a 10.02% increase, closing at Rs23.60, and Arpak International Investments Ltd. rose by 10% to Rs66.
Conversely, several stocks experienced significant declines. Chenab Limited (Pref) suffered the largest drop, falling 12.50% to Rs3.71. PICIC Insurance Limited declined by 10.51% to Rs4.94, and Janana De Malucho Textile Mills Limited fell by 10% to Rs121.06.
Understanding the KSE-100 Index
The KSE-100 Index represents the weighted average of 100 major companies listed on the Karachi stock Exchange (KSE). It serves as a key barometer for the performance of the Pakistani stock market and is closely watched by investors, analysts, and policymakers. Markets Insider provides real-time data and historical charts for the KSE-100.
Looking Ahead
The KSE-100’s performance on Friday reflects a period of market uncertainty.Investors will be closely monitoring upcoming economic data and political developments for further insights into the market’s trajectory. Continued volatility is expected as the market reacts to both domestic and international factors.