Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) Continues To Witness Volatility – OpEd
Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued to witness volatility during the week amid persistent geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran, alongside Pak-Afghan conflict, before staging a recovery on Thursday with a gain of 4,267 points. The benchmark index declined by 5,108 points or 2.9% during the week, closing at 168,062 on Friday, February 27, 2026. Market participation improved during the week, with average daily traded volumes rising by 25%WoW to 1.0 billion shares, from 831 million shares a week ago.
On the macro front, developments remained supportive, with the IMF review team currently in the country. In parallel, the Finance Minister’s remarks regarding the UAE’s US$2........
