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Pakistan's KSE-100 Index Drops 1,032.86 Points Amid Geopolitical Tensions

3/30/2026

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Pakistan's KSE-100 Index fell 1,032.86 points to close at 151,707.52, a 0.68% week-on-week decline.
Market capitalization declined to Rs4.40 trillion, down Rs27.94 billion.
Investor sentiment weakened amid rising geopolitical tensions between Iran and the United States.
Foreign investors sold $5.32 million in equities.
Dollar-adjusted returns improved slightly to negative 0.65%.

History

Historical Context

The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE-100 Index) experienced significant volatility in 2008, dropping 1,000 points amid political instability and inflation exceeding 20%. This turmoil echoed earlier trends, as the KSE had previously thrived in the early 2000s. Today, geopolitical tensions, particularly between Iran and the U.S., further threaten investor confidence, leading to a recent withdrawal of $5.32 million in equities.

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Story summary

Pakistan's KSE-100 Index fell 1,032.86 points to close at 151,707.52, a 0.68% week-on-week decline.
Market capitalization declined to Rs4.40 trillion, down Rs27.94 billion.
Investor sentiment weakened amid rising geopolitical tensions between Iran and the United States.
Foreign investors sold $5.32 million in equities.
Dollar-adjusted returns improved slightly to negative 0.65%.

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