Millions are lost by dealers as the Pakistan Stock Exchange declines.

Investors and dealers suffered a setback on Wednesday as the Pakistan Stock Exchange finished trading lower. The KSE-100 index closed at 182,569 points, down 1,381 points.

The index peaked at 184,726 during the day and fell to 182,369. Ninety of the 562 listed firms witnessed an increase in share prices, while 352 saw a decrease.

Over 1 billion shares, worth about Rs65 billion, were exchanged, demonstrating the continued high level of trading activity. The declining trend, according to analysts, is a result of persistent market pressures and cautious investor attitude.