Karachi: The stock market opened with a bearish start today, but after that there is a bullish trend in the market. The Pakistan Stock Exchange opened trading on Thursday with a major decline of 3,400 points, as a result of which the KSE 100 index fell to 162,411 points. Later, business activities were resumed at the Pakistan Stock Exchange and the market’s record bullish trend continued throughout the day. The announcement of a two-week conditional ceasefire between the United States and Iran has sparked a major reaction in global markets, with oil prices falling significantly while stock markets surged. Stock markets in the Asia-Pacific region have also seen a strong rally since the ceasefire.

Source: The Patriot April 09, 2026 18:51 UTC