Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Pakistan Stock Exchange Recovers After India's Operation Sindoor
Imagine the Pakistan stock market as a roller coaster.
Before May, it was going up fast!
But then, because of a military action by India, investors got scared, and the market went down suddenly.
This happened because people worried about war and the economy.
The stock market had its worst day.
But, since then, the market has gone up a lot, almost reaching its highest point ever.
Before the military action, things were looking good with company profits growing and less inflation.
Pakistan's stock market experienced a sharp decline on May 7 following India's Operation Sindoor.
The KSE-100 Index plummeted nearly 6% on May 7, triggering a trading halt.
Fear of war and economic concerns amplified investor apprehension and led to a sell-off.
The KSE-100 has surged nearly 27% since the May 7 lows as of July 23.
Prior to Operation Sindoor, the KSE-100 had been on a historic rally driven by corporate earnings and easing inflation.
- Who
- Investors in the Pakistan stock market and the Indian military.
- What
- The Pakistan stock market's performance and reaction to India's Operation Sindoor.
- When
- The stock market's decline on May 7, and recovery by July 23.
- Where
- Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) / Karachi
- Why
- The market's reaction to military action and its subsequent recovery due to economic factors.
Market Decline
Market Recovery
Market Sentiment
Market Decline
Investors were apprehensive about the economic impact of Operation Sindoor, leading to a sharp market decline.
Market Recovery
The market has recovered due to various economic factors and the market's inherent volatility.
- Index Name
- KSE-100
- May 7 Drop
- Nearly 6%
- Current High
- Around 139,838
- Gain Since May 7 Low
- Nearly 27%
- YTD Gain
- Around 21%
- 12-Month Return
- 77%