Geopolitical tensions keep PSX under pressure, index slips 1.17%
A sharp mid-week dip sparked concern among traders, with uncertainty dominating the trading floor

Shuja Qureshi
Presenter
With over 20 years of combined experience in media and stock brokerage, Shuja Qureshi is a seasoned professional who hosts a weekly stock market show on Nukta. Passionate about personal finance, he also presents 'How to Money with Shuja Qureshi' on Nukta.
Shahbaz Ashraf
Business Consultant
Seasoned Investment Professional | CFA | 17+ Years of Experience in Equity Research, Valuation & Advisory Seasoned investment professional with over 17 years of experience in equity research, financial analysis, valuations, and investment advisory—primarily focused on financial services firms, including equity brokerages, asset management companies, and family offices. Skilled in financial modeling, portfolio management, and evaluating multi-asset investment opportunities. Known for delivering data-driven insights and actionable strategies tailored to both institutional and private clients. Holds a BBA and MBA in Finance from the Institute of Business Management (IoBM), Karachi, and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).
Investor sentiment at the Pakistan Stock Exchange remained cautious this week, as heightened geopolitical tensions between Pakistan and India weighed heavily on market confidence. A sharp mid-week dip sparked concern among traders, with uncertainty dominating the trading floor.
Although the market managed to recover some ground by week’s end, the benchmark KSE-100 index still closed 1.17% lower, settling at 114,114 points.
Watch the full video on Nukta’s YouTube channel, where presenter Shuja Qureshi, joined by Shahbaz Ashraf (CIO, FRIM Ventures) and Muhammad Asad (CIO, Al Meezan Investment Management), breaks down the latest market moves and what investors should watch for in the coming weeks.
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