The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) halted on June 24, 2025, after the KSE30 index witnessed a sharp 5% surge during intraday trading. The increase in investor activity followed an announcement by Donald Trump regarding a proposed ceasefire, which boosted market sentiment.
According to PSX regulations, a market halt was triggered at 11:26 AM due to the KSE30 reaching the 5% threshold from the previous closing level. As a result, all equity and equity-based markets were suspended, and all outstanding orders automatically cancelled by the system.
PSX announced that trading will resume after a one-hour break. The pre-open session scheduled to begin at 12:26 PM, with normal market activity expected to restart at 12:31 PM.
All TRE Certificate Holders officially notified of the halt. The PSX clarified that the halt was by standard protocol designed to stabilize markets after sudden movements. This halt applies to all equity and equity-based segments within the PSX.
The Pakistan Stock Exchange will monitor the situation as trading resumes later in the day. Market participants are advised to remain updated via official PSX channels.
 halted on June 24, 2025, after the KSE30 index witnessed a sharp 5% surge during intraday trading. The increase in investor activity followed an announcement by Donald Trump regarding a proposed ceasefire, which boosted market sentiment.){kind=link}