PSX plunges nearly 2,000 points amid political unc...

Summary

• The benchmark KSE-100 index fell 1,876.97 points, or 1.12%, to 166,278.52 by 12:28pm, compared with the previous close of 168,155.49.
• The index touched an intraday low of 166,167.79, representing a decline of 1,987.70 points or 1.18%.
• The market faced pressure from the opening bell, with the benchmark losing more than 1,600 points during the initial minutes of trading.

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KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange came under heavy selling pressure on Monday as renewed political tensions triggered a sharp decline in investor confidence.

The benchmark KSE-100 index fell 1,876.97 points, or 1.12%, to 166,278.52 by 12:28pm, compared with the previous close of 168,155.49.

The index touched an intraday low of 166,167.79, representing a decline of 1,987.70 points or 1.18%. Its highest level during the session was recorded at 167,918.36.