The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) faced one of its most turbulent sessions on Monday, with the KSE‑100 Index falling from 157,496 to 144,119 points, a drop of more than 13,000 points.
Trading was suspended for over an hour as panic selling gripped the market, reflecting growing anxiety over geopolitical developments in the Middle East.
While Asian and global markets also saw steep declines. Experts say the sudden sell-off reflects short-term uncertainty rather than weaknesses in local companies.
From the first bell, investors pulled back aggressively. The market initially fell 9,780 points, prompting the temporary halt to prevent further chaos. When trading resumed, the downward trend continued, underlining how quickly fear can spread in financial markets.
Analysts pointed out that the sell-off was largely driven by global investor sentiment. Rising conflict in the Middle East has raised concerns about oil prices, trade routes, and international investments, making investors cautious.
