Pakistan Stock Exchange Halts Trading Due to 8,000-Point Plunge Amid Global Recession Fears

Trading at the Pakistan Stock Exchange came to a temporary halt for an hour after the KSE-100 index experienced a significant drop of over 8,000 points, primarily in

Trading at the Pakistan Stock Exchange came to a temporary halt for an hour after the KSE-100 index experienced a significant drop of over 8,000 points, primarily influenced by US tariffs and concerns surrounding a potential global recession. Following the pause, the PSX witnessed a further decline of 2,000 points, ultimately closing at 114,909.48 points, reflecting a decrease of 3.27% for the day. Market analysts have linked this sharp downturn to widespread panic selling driven by prevailing economic uncertainties.