On February 27, 2026, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced significant volatility, with the benchmark KSE-100 index initially plunging over 1,000 points in the morning session, dropping to a low of 165,811.87. However, by midday, the index had recovered modestly, rising 65 points to 168,958.08. This fluctuation was driven by escalating tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, particularly following the launch of Operation Ghazab lil-Haq against the Afghan Taliban in response to cross-border firing. Trading activity remained robust, with volumes reaching 173,907,577 shares valued at Rs12,913,331,068, although major sectors like commercial banks and oil and gas continued to face selling pressure, according to Dawn.
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Pakistan Stock Exchange Volatility Amid Tensions With Afghanistan
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On Feb 27, 2026, the PSX saw volatility with the KSE-100 index dropping over 1,000 points amid rising tensions with Afghanistan, despite a recent milestone of 500,000 investors. Market caution prev...
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