PSX falls below 164,000 on oil fears
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) KSE-100 index dropped below 164,000 points due to geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices. Despite the market decline, major banks reported stable earnings for the first nine months of 2026.
Why it matters
The decline reflects investor anxiety regarding regional stability and its direct impact on the Pakistani economy.
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facebook --> twitter --> whatsup --> linkded --> email MORE (3) Messenger Whatsapp --> KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange's (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 index fell below the 164,000-point level on Thursday, shedding over 2,000 points as escalating geopolitical tensions and rising international oil prices heightened investor concerns over the economic outlook.
At the close of trading, the KSE-100 posted a loss of 2,006.67 points, or 1.21%, and settled at 163,924.32.
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