Middle east conflict hits Pakistan stock market, index drops by 3,855 points.

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On Monday, June 23, 2025, the KSE‑100 index plunged 3,855 points—a fall of about 3.21%—closing at 116,167. This downturn was primarily triggered by escalating tensions in the Middle East following U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, which ramped up investor panic and triggered broad sell-offs across major sectors.

Key details:

• Intraday, the index dropped as much as 4,135 points before recovering some ground by day’s end.
• Trading volume surged—between 592 to 595 million shares—with turnover around ₹ 23 billion.
• The biggest losses were in oil & gas, cement, and fertiliser stocks (like OGDC, PPL, Engro, Mari, Lucky Cement), together accounting for over 1,000 points of the fall.

This reflects how regional geopolitical risks—especially disruptions impacting oil routes like the Strait of Hormuz—can immediately shake the confidence of emerging markets like Pakistan’s.

📉 What happens next?
Analysts warn the market remains vulnerable until Middle East tensions ease. If the conflict escalates further, expect continued volatility—especially in energy-linked sectors. Markets may stabilize only when investors perceive reduced geopolitical risk, as seen with ceasefire news (which later triggered strong rebound rebounds).

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