PSX Suffers Historic Meltdown as KSE-100 Crashes Over 4,100 Points in a Single Session

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) suffered a major setback on Monday as the benchmark KSE-100 Index nosedived by more than 4,100 points during intraday trading, driven by widespread panic selling and institutional offloading.

The market lost five psychological levels — 163,000, 162,000, 161,000, 160,000, and 159,000 points — in a single session, marking one of the sharpest declines in recent months. The index plunged as low as 158,860 points, reflecting deep investor anxiety.

According to stockbrokers, financial institutions and large investors continued to dump shares across key sectors, including banking, energy, and cement, amplifying the downward pressure.

“Selling pressure intensified as investors reacted to speculative reports and geopolitical uncertainty,” said a Karachi-based stock analyst. “Confidence remains fragile, with many investors shifting towards safer assets.”

Market experts attribute the decline to a mix of economic instability, negative rumors, and rising cross-border tensions with Afghanistan, which have rattled investor confidence.

Brokerage houses confirmed that institutional selling dominated the session, wiping billions off the market capitalization. Analysts warned that continued uncertainty could prolong the bearish sentiment if not addressed through policy clarity and investor reassurance.