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PSX Drops 2.5% Amid Political Turmoil and Security Fears

2/15/2026

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The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) saw the KSE-100 Index fall 4,526 points, or 2.5%, to 179,604 on February 13, 2026.
Investors cited political developments and security concerns as drivers of the bearish mood.
Despite the decline, a budget surplus of Rs542 billion and remittances up 15% year-on-year to $3.5 billion in January 2026 were reported.
Auto sector sales rose 35% year-on-year, while banks and oil-and-gas shares declined.

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Story summary

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) saw the KSE-100 Index fall 4,526 points, or 2.5%, to 179,604 on February 13, 2026.
Investors cited political developments and security concerns as drivers of the bearish mood.
Despite the decline, a budget surplus of Rs542 billion and remittances up 15% year-on-year to $3.5 billion in January 2026 were reported.
Auto sector sales rose 35% year-on-year, while banks and oil-and-gas shares declined.