On March 2, 2026, the PSX faced unprecedented turmoil as the KSE-100 index fell by 16,089.17 points, or 9.57%, closing at 151,973. This decline was the largest single-day drop in the exchange's history, driven by panic selling linked to the escalating conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran. Trading was suspended shortly after the market opened when the index dipped more than 5%, highlighting the extreme volatility and investor anxiety. Analysts noted that while the Pakistani rupee and bond yields remained stable, the market's reaction was largely due to overbought conditions and high leverage among investors.
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Psx Crashes 16,000 Points Amid Us-Israel-Iran Conflict Panic
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The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a historic crash on March 2, 2026, with the KSE-100 index plummeting over 16,000 points, marking a 9.57% decline amid escalating Middle East tensions. Panic selling triggered an automatic trading halt as investors reacted to geopolitical instability.
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