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Pakistan's stock market experienced a sharp decline as Middle East tensions resurfaced, erasing significant gains from the previous day. Hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough between the US and Iran, which had briefly boosted investor confidence, quickly faded following continued Israeli operations and accusations of ceasefire violations. The Strait of Hormuz remains a point of contention, keeping markets on edge.

Global markets surged Wednesday on hopes of a US-Iran ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil shipping route. Major indices in Asia, Europe, and the Americas saw significant gains. Brent and WTI crude prices plummeted as supply chain restoration seemed imminent. Bitcoin also climbed, though GIFT Nifty dipped on conflicting reports of Iran blocking passage.

India-Pakistan ceasefire impact: Following Pakistan's call for a ceasefire with India after significant air base damage, the kse 100 index surged over 9%, building on Friday's gains. This rally followed earlier market pressure due to heightened tensions after a terrorist incident in Kashmir.

Trading at the Pakistan Stock Exchange was halted for an hour as the KSE-100 index plunged over 8,000 points, driven by US tariffs and fears of a global recession. Despite the halt, the PSX saw an additional 2,000-point drop, closing at 114,909.48 points, down 3.27%. Analysts attribute the sharp decline to panic selling amid economic uncertainty.

KSE 100 touched a low of 37,330.38 (intraday) as against Tuesday's closing value of 38,821.67, falling as much as 3.85 per cent. As of 12:59 pm (Pakistan time), the index was trading down 3.04 percent lower at 37,675.08.

Pakistani shares rose to a new life high in early trade on Thursday on optimism that former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto's return to Pakistan will help bring stability, dealers said.

Its benchmark index has dropped more than 10,000 points in two days since India’s strike on terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan

Pakistan's stock exchange shed nearly 800 points on the KSE 100-index after Donald Trump's victory over Hillary Clinton in the US presidential elections. Many Pakistanis consider Trump as no friend of Muslims or Pakistan and fear his reckless policies could wreck the world markets.

Following the April 22, 2025, terrorist attack in Jammu & Kashmir, tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated, impacting financial markets. Pakistan's KSE-100 index has declined by approximately 4%, while India's Sensex has gained 1.5%, reflecting differing economic resilience.

Pakistan's stock market, the KSE-100 Index, reached a six-year high due to optimism surrounding the strengthening currency and its potential impact on easing inflation. The index rose by 0.9% to 50,673.04, with a gain of almost 10% this month, making it one of the top-performing global equity indexes. Despite facing challenges such as high inflation and low foreign exchange reserves, the stock market's rally is expected to continue with the upcoming national elections and finalizing a new IMF program.

Following India's 'Operation Sindoor,' the Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) experienced significant volatility. After a 7.6% crash on Thursday triggered by reports of drone attacks in major Pakistani cities, trading was temporarily suspended. On Friday, the KSE-100 showed signs of recovery, rising by 1.9%.

PM Shehbaz Sharif on Friday announced a 10 per cent “super tax” on large-scale industries like cement, steel and automobile, a move he said was aimed at tackling spiralling inflation and saving the cash-strapped country from going "bankrupt."

Pakistan's benchmark share index breaches 60,000, reaches all-time high of 60,500.61 points. Investors expect central bank's policy interest rate cut due to slowing inflation. Despite political and economic difficulties, index gains over 48% this year. Analysts believe market is welcoming staff level agreement for IMF funds. Market valuation remains attractive with KSE100 index trading at 4.5 times price-to-earnings multiple.

Following India's sanctions after the Pahalgam terror incident, the Pakistan Stock Exchange plummeted, with the KSE-100 index dropping 2.12%. India halted the Indus Waters Treaty, closed the Wagah-Attari border, and revoked Pakistani citizens' visa privileges.

Following a terrorist attack in Pahalgam and escalating tensions with India, Pakistan's stock market experienced a significant crash, with the KSE-100 index plummeting over 7,100 points.

He may have become the butt of ridicule after he withdrew his planned Islamabad lockdown, but Imran Khan backing down yesterday made Pakistan stocks shoot up, Dunya News reported. The Pakistan Stock Exchange rose more than 1,400 points, single largest increase in the history of the stock market.

Pakistan’s markets totted up the highest single-day gain Monday following an International Monetary Fund (IMF) accord on a bailout for the cash-strapped nation, with the benchmark KSE (Karachi Stock Exchange) 100 index vaulting 2,400 points.

Following India's missile strikes on terrorist facilities, the Pakistan stock market, KSE 100, plummeted over 6%, halting trading. This crash, exacerbated by Operation Sindoor and previous economic measures by India, highlights Pakistan's economic fragility.

Pakistan's stock market is witnessing a remarkable surge, fueled by a wave of retail investors seeking better returns amidst stagnant property prices and declining deposit rates. This rally, driven by improved economic indicators, fiscal management, and political stability, has positioned Pakistan as a top-performing Asian market. Experts anticipate continued strength, though inflation and geopolitical tensions remain potential headwinds.

Following India's military operations targeting terrorist facilities in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, the Pakistani stock market plummeted by 5%. In contrast, Indian markets displayed resilience, quickly recovering.

Moody's Rating warns that escalating tensions with India could negatively impact Pakistan's growth, fiscal stability, and macroeconomic situation. Pakistan's weak fundamentals and reliance on IMF bailouts make it vulnerable. While Pakistan's economy shows signs of improvement, persistent tensions could strain its foreign exchange reserves and access to external financing. In contrast, India's economy is expected to remain stable, with minimal disruption due to limited economic ties with Pakistan.

India-Pakistan tensions: Following the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor, India's stock market has shown resilience with minimal decline, contrasting sharply with Pakistan's KSE-100's significant drop. This divergence highlights India's stronger economic fundamentals, larger market capitalization, and robust domestic investor base.

Pakistan's Economic Affairs Division faced a social media controversy after a post, later claimed to be a hack, appealed for international loans amid escalating tensions with India. This occurred following India's "Operation Sindoor" in response to a terrorist attack, leading to retaliatory strikes and market instability, with the Karachi Stock Exchange plummeting.

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) was sold to a Chinese consortium that now holds a 40 per cent but the arrangement relationship seems to have hit its first real stumbling block with some brokers and members of the PSX opposing China's nomination of Richard Morin as managing director.