KSE-100 Index Crashes Over 6,000 Points: PSX Biggest Drop in 2026

The Pakistan Stock Exchange suffered its third-largest drop in history on February 16, 2026, as the KSE-100 Index fell 6,029 points to close at 173,574. Political uncertainty and weak company results triggered heavy selling, marking the biggest downturn of the year so far in the Pakistan stock market.

In Karachi today, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) took a sharp hit. Brokers confirm this marks the third-largest decline ever recorded at the exchange. It also stands as the biggest single-day downturn in 2026.

Investors felt the pressure right away. The KSE-100 Index plunged more than 6,000 points during trading. Sellers dominated as confidence evaporated.

The index broke through six key psychological levels in one session. It lost the 179,000, 178,000, 177,000, 176,000, 175,000, and 174,000 marks without recovery. The KSE-100 Index closed down 6,029 points at 173,574 points.

There are obvious reasons pointed out by brokers. The political situation in the country brought uncertainty. Poor performance of firms enhanced the fire. These forces struck the morale of the investors and propelled the Pakistan stock market sell-off.

The recent gains were wiped out during this session and this worried traders who had their eyes on KSE-100 Index. Players in the market are currently looking forward to understanding whether it will be stable in the near future.