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January 12, 2026

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PSX plummets over 2,000 points as panic sells hits on geopolitical fears

Iran-US standoff, situation in Venezuela, instability in Middle East and South Asia undermine market confidence KARACHI: A sharp sell-off swept the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday, sparking a sharp correction as escalating geopolitical tensions sent investors into risk-on mode. Heightened concerns over the Iran-US conflict, developments in Venezuela and widening instability in the Middle East and South Asia undermined market confidence, sending the KSE-100 index down more than 2,000 points, in line with volatility in global markets. The session began under heavy pressure, with aggressive selling pushing the index lower immediately after the opening bell. Although bargain hunting sparked

October 31, 2025

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PSX climbs on geopolitical optimism, speculation

A stockbroker looks at an index board showing the latest stock prices at the Pakistan Stock Exchange in Karachi. — AFP/File The stock market rose on Friday as risk sentiment improved after reports that Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed to maintain a ceasefire, while speculation about the earnings season added further impetus. The benchmark Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) KSE-100 climbed to an intraday high of 160,535.6, gaining 3,802.73 points or 2.43%, and settled at 158,195.54, reflecting a gain of 1,462.06% or 1,462.7%. “The bullish activity was seen following reports that Pak Afghan agreed to maintain ceasefire in the cross-border conflict. Speculations

October 31, 2025

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PSX slips as investors take profits amid geopolitical concerns

A Pakistani stockbroker monitors stock prices at the Pakistan Stock Exchange in Karachi, April 8, 2025. — INP The KSE-100 closed at 156,732.87 points, down 1,732.18 points. The session low was recorded at 156,327.6 points, down 2,137.45 points. The index hit an intraday high of 159,507.41, up 1,042.36. The stock market remained under pressure on Thursday as investors opted to take profits amid rising geopolitical tensions and mixed economic data. The benchmark Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) KSE-100 closed at 156,732.87, down 1,732.18 points or -1.09% from its previous close of 158,465.05. During the session, the index climbed to an intraday

September 28, 2025

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PSX closes at a high level amid optimism in the economy, geopolitical

Broker talks on the phone as he examines an index board showing the latest shares at PSX in Karachi on February 10 2023. – AFP The KSE-100 index earns over 2,000 points in Intraday Trading. Analysts report optimism about the economy, the IMF program. Strong fresh market fuel inputs. The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) increased to a new level of all time on Friday, driven by strong liquidity inflows, improved geopolitical perspectives and signs of domestic macroeconomic stability. The KSE-100 reference index was installed at a high level of 162,257.00, increased 2,976.91 points, or 1.87%, from the previous closure of

June 24, 2025

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PSX increases 5.58%as market concentrations after Iran-Israel ceasefire

Listen to the article The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) posted a sharp rally on Tuesday, with the KSE-100 reference index increasing 5470.16 points or 4.71% to 121,637.63 points during the intravenous trading, reflecting the increased optimism of investors after the investors’ Ceasfire between Iran and Israel. Today’s index won 6,479.11 points in the previous closure of 116.167.47, marking one of the biggest one -day profits in recent transactions. Source: PSX The market reached an intraperitoneal high of 122,725.21 and a low 120,369.53. The volume of transactions amounted to 236.9 million shares, with a total value of $ 20.6 billion, indicating

June 13, 2025

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Oil prices rise more than 9% after Israel hits Iran

Listen to the article Oil prices rose more than 9% on Friday, hitting the highest in nearly five months after Israel’s attack on Iran, dramatically escalating tensions in the Middle East and increasing concerns about disturbed oil benefits. Brent Flutes Futures rose $ 6.29, or 9.07%, to $ 75.65 a barrel by 0315 GMT after a $ 78.50 in -house, highest than January 27th. Friday’s profits were the biggest intra -intercourse for the two contracts since 2022, after Russia invaded Ukraine, causing the energy prices to spark. Said Israel He targeted Iran’s nuclear facilities, ballistic missile factories and military commanders

June 13, 2025

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The KSE-100 index drops 2,186 units amid geopolitical tensions

The Pakistan’s Stock Exchange (PSX) reported a remarkable fall on Friday, with the KSE-100 index falling by 1,949.56 points, closing at 122,143.56 amid escalation of the geopolitical tensions that followed Israel’s attack on Iran earlier today. The KSE 100 Index ended the session of the day, it recorded a decrease of 1.57%. The index recorded high at 123,058.06 points during the day, while the low reached 121.604.59. The volume of trading amounted to 238,192,304 shares, with a total value of 19,718,824,728. The index had previously closed at 124.093.12. Israel has launched an attack on Iran today aimed at the country’s

May 5, 2025

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SBP to maintain the rate of policy on waiting amid inflation concerns, geopolitical tensions

The Pakistani State Bank logo is depicted on a reception at the Bank’s central office in Karachi. – Reutrs/file Some are expecting a decrease in 50 base points (BPS) to policy. Analysts warn of the possible recession, inflation due to invoices. Tresmark’s poll shows that 68% of traders expect no change in politics. Karachi: In the light of economic and geopolitical uncertainty coupled with inflation concerns, it is expected to maintain its key interest rate unchanged at 12% with analysts downgrading the chances of shift until the budget for the next financial year (FY26). The news reported on Sunday. Most

April 28, 2025

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Geopolitical jitters send PSX to a sharp fall

A stock broker reacts during the market monitoring to the e -board that displays shares during the Pakistan Stock Exchange, in Karachi, on July 3, 2023. – Reuters The index touches an intraodam high of 116,658 and a low 113,867. Analysts say it was a classic trailer between the bulls and the bears. The decline attributed to the receipt of profits after the sharp early meeting. The country’s capital market collapsed on Monday as they escalate tensions with India hit investors, fueling a wave of sales in all sectors and dragging the reference index sharply. The KSE-100 reference index decreased

April 17, 2024

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Geopolitical tensions send gold to new high

KARACHI: The possible escalation of the Middle East crisis pushed the rupee to a near four-week low of Rs 279.29 against the US dollar in the interbank market on Tuesday and sent gold to a fresh record high of Rs 249,700 per tola (11.66 grams). According to State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) data, the rupee depreciated further by 0.06% or Rs 0.17 to close at a 26-day low of Rs 279.29 against the dollar. The currency has fallen cumulatively by 0.45%, or Rs 1.26, in the past three weeks compared to its five-and-a-half-month high of Rs 277.03/$ reached at the

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