KSE-100 Plunges Over 1,800 Points Amid Middle East Tensions

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KSE-100 index fell by over 1,800 points in early trading on Monday.
The drop is linked to rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Key sectors including banking, cement, and oil and gas faced heavy selling.

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The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has experienced significant selling pressure, with the benchmark KSE-100 index dropping over 1,800 points on Monday morning. This follows a bearish trend from the previous week, driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, including attacks in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf, which have also pushed global oil prices higher.

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The Pakistan Stock Exchange's KSE-100 index plunged by more than 1,800 points in early trading on Monday, falling to the 168,691 level. The sharp decline is being attributed to investor concerns over escalating tensions in the Middle East.

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Hamna Matiullah 1 گھنٹہ پہلے

These external shocks hamesha hamari market stability ka imtehan letay hain. It shows how deeply global events are connected to our local economy. The uncertainty is the most difficult part for the common investor.

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