Pakistan Stock Exchange crash
Economies across Asia are heavily dependent on energy supplies from the Middle East, making them particularly vulnerable to regional conflicts. As fears of escalation grew, markets reacted negatively, reflecting concerns over oil supply disruptions and economic instability.
In Pakistan Stock Exchange, a significant bearish trend was observed on Thursday. From the start of trading, the benchmark KSE-100 Index dropped sharply by 3,763 points to reach 151,748 points. During the session, losses deepened further, with the index falling by 4,088 points to 151,423 — marking a decline of 2.63%.
The sharp drop resulted in billions in losses for investors, as panic selling dominated the market. Analysts attribute the decline to uncertainty triggered by geopolitical developments and concerns over prolonged conflict.