PSX Closing Bell: A Brutal Red Finish
The benchmark KSE-100 Index plunged 2,006.67 points or 1.21% on Thursday to close at 163,924.31, as broad-based selling gripped the market amid rising oil prices and renewed concerns over escalating tensions in the Middle East.
October 22, 2026 (MLN): The benchmark KSE-100 Index plunged 2,006.67 points or 1.21% on Thursday to close at 163,924.31, as broad-based selling gripped the market amid rising oil prices and renewed concerns over escalating tensions in the Middle East. Crude prices climbed following fresh Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia, raising fears of a broader regional conflict and prolonged disruptions to energy supplies f...