The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced its most severe trading day in history on Thursday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index plunging by nearly 6,500 points amid heightened geopolitical tensions.

The KSE-100 index closed at 103,527 points, down 6,482 points or 6.26 percent from the previous session. This marks the largest single-day point decline ever recorded, surpassing the previous record of a 4,795-point drop on December 19, 2024.

Trading activity surged, with 651.9 million shares changing hands compared to 550 million shares the day before. The total value of shares traded also increased to Rs. 35.4 billion from Rs. 30.12 billion. A total of 450 companies were active in the market, with 35 posting gains, 373 recording losses, and 42 remaining unchanged.

Meanwhile, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced that Pakistan’s armed forces have successfully shot down 25 Israeli-made Harop drones sent by India since last night. The military emphasized its readiness and capability to counter any aggression, stating, “The Pakistan Army is giving a befitting reply to the enemy and crushing all its nefarious designs.”