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  "path": "/news/1993464/psx-plunges-over-3000-points-during-intraday-trade",
  "publishedAt": "2026-04-20T09:03:30.000Z",
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  "textContent": "The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX)’s benchmark index KSE-100 plunged by over 3,000 points during intraday trade on Monday.\n\nThe KSE-100 declined by 3,145.02 points or 1.81 per cent to stand at 170,793.99 at 1:39pm from the previous close of 173,939.01 points.\n\nThe plunge comes as uncertainty surrounds whether a second round of talks between the United States and Iran will take place in Islamabad.\n\nLast week, the PSX witnessed a significant recovery amid easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and expectations of a softer monetary policy as declining oil prices temper inflationary pressures.\n\nThe KSE-100 index rose 4pc week-on-week to close at 173,939 points, gaining 6,748 points, according to Arif Habib Ltd (AHL).\n\nThough the index surpassed its pre-war level of 168,062 on April 15 — highlighting a robust recovery in market sentiment — it remains around 15,227 points below its all-time high of 189,166.83 points recorded on January 23.",
  "title": "PSX plunges over 3,000 points during intraday trade"
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