KARACHI – Pakistan Stock Exchange’s benchmark KSE-100 Index plunged 4,687.50 points on Monday, signaling a turbulent start to the week as selling pressure returned.
During intraday trading, the KSE-100 touched a high of 153,943.69 points and a low of 149,385.39 points, closing at 149,178.66 points, down 3.14 percent.
The sharp decline comes after seven consecutive weeks of losses, with weak investor sentiment and geopolitical uncertainty continuing to weigh heavily on Pakistani equities.
Key factors affecting the market included the absence of positive economic developments and delays in finalizing a Staff-Level Agreement (SLA) with the International Monetary Fund for Pakistan’s third review of its $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF).
Global oil prices also surged due to escalating tensions in the Middle East. The US-Israel confrontation with Iran led to a temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil shipping route, raising concerns about energy supply and inflationary pressures for oil-importing countries like Pakistan.
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Investors remain cautious, closely monitoring whether market volatility continues throughout the week, particularly as developments around the IMF programme and regional geopolitics unfold.
During the week ending March 13, 2026, the KSE-100 Index extended its losing streak, dropping 3,629.92 points week-on-week to close at 153,866.17 points, down 2.3 percent from the previous week’s 157,496.09 points.
The market remained volatile throughout the week as investors trimmed positions amid domestic security concerns, macroeconomic uncertainty, and persistent geopolitical tensions. The previous week had witnessed an even steeper fall, with the index shedding more than 10,500 points.
Analysts noted that escalating geopolitical risks in the region, coupled with internal security challenges, have eroded investor confidence, fueling continuous selling pressure across multiple sectors.
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