PSX Plunges 2,000 Points Amid IMF Concerns

On March 24, 2025, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a significant downturn as the KSE-100 index dropped by 2,002.55 points (1.69%), closing at 116,439.62. This decline was primarily attributed to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) concerns over the government’s lack of adjustments to electricity tariffs and the absence of reductions in property taxes. Additionally, proposed increases in royalties for cement manufacturers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa contributed to the negative market sentiment.