Pakistan, Oct. 9 -- Pakistan's stock market closed in negative territory on Friday after reversing its early gains during the trading session. The benchmark KSE-100 Index lost 352 points to settle at 167,089 points on October 9, 2026.

Trading began on a positive note, with the index gaining more than 600 points. During the early session, the benchmark climbed to 168,134 points, reflecting strong upward movement at the start of the trading day.

However, the market could not sustain its initial momentum as trading progressed. The index experienced mixed movements throughout the session, with gains and losses shaping its overall performance.

Near the close of trading, the market suddenly came under downward pressure. This late-session dec...