Summary Pakistan’s stock market came under heavy pressure on Monday as the benchmark KSE-100 Index dropped more than 1,500 points, slipping below the 169,000 mark.
KARACHI (Dunya News) – Pakistan’s equity market witnessed a sharp downturn on Monday as investors reacted to rising geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East, leading to sustained selling pressure across major sectors.
The benchmark KSE-100 Index fell by more than 1,500 points during the trading session, breaching the 169,000-point level and reflecting weakening investor confidence. The index recorded an intraday low of 168,432 points before settling at 168,953 points at the close of trading.
Market sentiment remained negative throughout the session, with traders citing heightened regional tensions as the key factor behind the sell-off. Despite the decline, trading activity remained strong, with significant volumes and turnover recorded during the day.
Analysts said that external geopolitical developments continue to heavily influence Pakistan’s financial markets, which remain sensitive to global risk sentiment.
The index had closed the previous trading session at 170,478 points.
