On February 18, 2026, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a remarkable recovery, with the KSE-100 Index surging by 5,702.68 points, or 3.29%, to close at 178,853.10. This rebound came after a period of significant selling pressure, where the index had dropped nearly 9,000 points in less than two weeks due to geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties. The trading volume was robust, with 697.682 million shares exchanged, reflecting renewed investor confidence. As noted by The Frontier Post, 'The market capitalization increased to Rs 20.227 trillion from Rs 19.666 trillion a day earlier,' indicating a strong recovery in market sentiment. Key sectors such as banking and fertilizers drove the rally, with notable gains from stocks like Habib Bank Limited, which announced a dividend that boosted investor confidence across the sector.