On February 28, 2026, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a significant downturn, with the benchmark KSE-100 index falling 16,112 points in February, marking an 8.7% decline—the sharpest monthly drop since the COVID-19 pandemic. This decline was attributed to escalating security concerns, geopolitical tensions, and domestic political noise, leading to broad-based profit-taking. Despite this turmoil, brokerage house Insight Securities expressed optimism, stating, "As uncertainty gradually subsides, we believe the KSE-100 index is likely to regain momentum in the coming weeks." The index closed at 168,062, reflecting a volatile trading environment characterized by a low of 165,811.87 points and a high of 169,379.97 points during the session. Major stocks like United Bank and Fauji Fertiliser significantly contributed to the losses, erasing 658 points from the index.
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Pakistan Stock Exchange Kse-100 Index Declines Amid Security Concerns
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On Feb 28, 2026, Pakistan's PSX saw its KSE-100 index drop 8.7% amid security and political concerns, despite a record 502,024 investors. Analysts expect recovery as uncertainty fades.
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