Karachi, February 6, 2026 – The benchmark KSE-100 index at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) tumbled sharply on Friday, losing over 3,700 points as investors reacted to a tragic blast at an Imambargah in Islamabad. The attack in the Tarlai area of the federal capital left at least 31 people dead and more than 169 injured, triggering widespread concern among market participants.
Islamabad Deputy Commissioner Irfan Nawaz Memon confirmed the casualties on his X account, stating that emergency measures were immediately implemented at PIMS, Polyclinic, and CDA Hospital. Assistant commissioners were deployed to hospitals to oversee treatment of the injured, while the site of the explosion was completely sealed off for investigation.
The devastating news sent shockwaves through the financial markets, prompting heavy selling across major sectors. Investors remained cautious as political and security uncertainties raised concerns over economic stability and business sentiment.
At the close of trading, the KSE-100 index recorded the following performance:
| Index Parameter | Value |
| Current Index | 184,129.58 |
| Change | -3,702.50 |
| Percent Change | -1.97% |
| High | 188,036.30 |
| Low | 183,547.29 |
| Volume | 798,685,846 |
| Previous Close | 187,832.08 |
| Value (PKR) | 48,367,476,050 |
Market analysts noted that heightened geopolitical tensions and investor uncertainty are likely to continue affecting trading activity in the coming days. Traders are closely monitoring the situation in Islamabad, with expectations of cautious buying once security conditions stabilize.