The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a significant downturn on February 13, 2026, as the KSE-100 index plummeted by over 2,100 points during early trading, eventually closing down 908.91 points or 0.5% at 179,603.73, according to Dawn and Tribune Home. This decline marks a continuation of a bearish trend that has seen the index lose more than 3,400 points over two days. The heavy selling pressure was observed across major sectors, including cement, commercial banks, fertiliser, and energy, with key stocks like OGDC, MARI, and PPL trading in the red. The market's negative sentiment was exacerbated by the government's consideration of imposing a cess on fertiliser companies to recoup windfall profits, as reported by Business Recorder.