On February 27, 2026, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a dramatic crash, with the KSE-100 index plummeting by over 3,000 points shortly after the opening bell due to escalating tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan. The index fell by 3,474.5 points, closing down 2.05% at an intraday low of 165,811.90, as reports emerged of Pakistan declaring an open war against the Afghan Taliban. Information Minister Attaullah Tarar stated that Pakistan's military operations had resulted in the deaths of 133 Taliban operatives, although the Taliban refuted these claims, asserting that only eight were killed in retaliation for their own attacks on Pakistani forces. The market faced extreme selling pressure across all sectors, particularly in oil and gas, banks, and financial services, leading to a nearly 3% decline year-to-date for the exchange.
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Pakistan Stock Exchange Crash Amid Pakistan-Afghanistan War Tensions
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On February 27, 2026, the Pakistan Stock Exchange crashed over 3,000 points amid escalating tensions with Afghanistan, raising concerns over investor confidence and market sustainability.
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