On February 28, 2026, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a significant downturn, with the benchmark KSE-100 index shedding nearly 5,110 points, closing at 168,062, marking a decline of 2.9% for the week. This sharp sell-off was driven by escalating geopolitical tensions and cross-border security concerns, compounded by the arrival of an International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission for the third review of Pakistan's $7 billion Extended Fund Facility. The market commenced the week on a negative note, with the index plunging to an intra-day low of 163,908 points before recovering slightly. The volatility continued throughout the week, with the KSE-100 recording the fourth-largest single-day decline in history, closing down 5,479 points (-3.16%) on one day alone, according to the Tribune.
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Pakistan Stock Exchange Declines Amid Geopolitical Tensions And Imf Review
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On Feb 28, 2026, Pakistan's PSX saw a major drop, losing 5,110 points amid geopolitical tensions and an IMF review. Despite 502,024 investors, recovery faces risks from external financing and produ...
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