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KARACHI, Aug 1,2026: The benchmark KSE-100 Index fell 2.3% month-on-month (MoM) in July as rising geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran pushed global oil prices higher and weakened investor sentiment.
Meanwhile, Pakistan’s inflation eased slightly. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) stood at 11.07% in June 2026, compared with 11.66% in May.
Workers’ remittances reached $3.5 billion in June, rising 2% year-on-year (YoY) but declining 18% from the previous month.
However, foreign direct investment (FDI) dropped sharply. Net FDI fell to $14 million in June from $214 million in May, marking a 94% monthly decline.
At the same time, Pakistan’s Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER) edged up to 106.44 in June from 106.08 a month earlier.
In addition, the country’s current account swung into a $649 million deficit in June after posting a $500 million surplus in May.
On a positive note, automobile sales continued to improve. Car sales rose 4% YoY and 29% MoM to 22,741 units in June.
Trading activity also remained healthy during the month. Average daily trading volume stood at 845 million shares, while average daily traded value reached Rs37.5 billion, according to Topline Securities.
