On May 30, 2025, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a significant downturn, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index plummeting by 6,482 points, closing at 103,526.81—a 5.89% decline from the previous session. This sharp drop was influenced by profit-taking activities and investor caution ahead of the upcoming federal budget. Key sectors such as oil and gas, power, and cement witnessed notable losses, with major stocks like OGDC and PPL falling over 8%. The day's trading saw a volume of approximately 308 million shares, amounting to a total value of Rs29.28 billion .