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Pakistan’s stock market witnessed sharp volatility on February 27, 2026, as escalating military tensions with Afghanistan triggered panic selling among investors. The benchmark KSE-100 index plunged more than 3,000 points during early trading, reflecting widespread risk aversion across key sectors.

Selling pressure was seen in banking, oil & gas, cement, fertilizer, and power stocks as geopolitical uncertainty intensified. The index hit an intraday low near 165,813 before recovering later in the session.

By market close, the KSE-100 settled at 168,062, down 831 points (0.49%), as the absence of fresh escalation news and value buying helped stabilize sentiment.

Analysts say geopolitical tensions often trigger immediate market reactions, and further developments in the Pakistan–Afghanistan situation will determine near-term market direction.