PSX Trading Suspended as Pakistan-Brokered US-Iran Truce Sparks 12,000-Point Surge

Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts to ease tensions between the United States and Iran triggered a massive rally at the Pakistan Stock Exchange, forcing a temporary trading halt due to extreme volatility.

The benchmark index surged by more than 12,000 points within minutes of market opening, one of the largest single-day jumps in PSX history. The sharp rise activated automatic circuit breakers, pausing trading as per market regulations.

By 9:35 AM, the index had reached 164,035 points, gaining 12,362.38 points or 8.15 percent. Traders described the surge as a “peace-driven rally,” reflecting strong investor optimism following signs of de-escalation in geopolitical tensions.

Market participants reacted positively to Pakistan’s role in facilitating dialogue, with expectations that reduced regional conflict could stabilize economic conditions, ease pressure on energy markets, and improve investor confidence.

Analysts noted that such rallies are often driven by sentiment shifts, particularly when geopolitical risks begin to fade, leading to rapid inflows and aggressive buying across key sectors.

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