KSE-100 slips 0.2% to 164,776 as energy stocks tumble, shariah gainers lead
The KSE-100 closed at 164,776.44, down 347.97 points (‑0.21%) amid a short‑term pull‑back. Shariah‑compliant stocks such as CSIL and UNITY posted double‑digit gains, while energy‑linked LSEFSLR led the losses.
KSE-100
164,776.44
Session move
-0.21%
What matters
- KSE-100 fell 0.21% to 164,776.44, extending a multi‑day decline from early October highs.
- Shariah‑compliant CSIL (+14.06%) and UNITY (+13.02%) were the top gainers, each trading over 10 million shares.
- LSEFSLR dropped 13.44% on a record volume of 32.3 million shares, the market’s most active security.
- Investment banks and investment companies posted the strongest sector breadth (17 up vs 13 down).
- Upcoming dividend payouts and AGMs across several firms could trigger short‑term price moves.
The KSE-100 closed at 164,776.44, down 347.97 points or 0.21% from the previous session, continuing a slide from the 168,580 level seen on Oct 7.
Shariah‑compliant stocks led the rally: CSIL rose 14.06% (14.58 M shares), UNITY up 13.02% (10.19 M shares) and UCAPM gained 12.28% (5.92 M shares). Non‑shariah names KML (+11.59%) and KSTM (+10.04%) also posted double‑digit gains.
On the downside, LSEFSLR plunged 13.44% on a record 32.28 M‑share volume, making it both the biggest loser and most active stock. SHCM fell 10.00% (13,848 shares) and KOHP dropped 9.99% (781,621 shares).
Sector breadth showed investment banks and investment companies leading with 17 up vs 13 down, while technology & communication lagged (8 up/12 down). Power generation & distribution was weak (4 up/11 down), reflecting pressure on energy‑related equities.
Corporate calendars are busy: dividend declarations from SINDM (14%), FIMM (100%) and others, plus AGMs for GAL, GHNI, CHCC and several others this week, which may influence short‑term trading.
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