
The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark index KSE-100 shed 6,600 points on Monday in a turbulent session, after weekend peace talks between the United States and Iran failed and the US president ordered a blockade of Iranian ports. The KSE-100 index opened on a low note of around 161,000 points, compared to the previous close of 167,191.37. The market fluctuated throughout the session, reaching an intraday high of 163,612.11 points at 12:13pm and then an intraday low of 160,158.92 points at 2:56pm. It then finally closed at 160,591.33 points, down 6,600.04 points or 3.95pc. This screengrab shows activity at the Pakistan Stock Exchange on April 13, 2026. — PSX Data Portal In a post on the social media platform X, Topline Securities said the benchmark index registered a sharp decline in a “highly volatile trading session”. “The market witnessed significant fluctuations throughout the day, with the index reaching an intraday high of 163,612 points and slipping to a low of 160,158 points,” it said. “The dow...