PSX fell as fighting intensified between the world's largest crude exporter and Yemen-based Houthis.

Escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East sparked risk-off selling across the market, pulling the KSE-100 index down by 1,339 points (-0.82%) to close at 162,585.

Possible impact on PSX shares

• PPL Pakistan Petroleum Limited▼ Could be negative

  As international crude markets react to Middle East conflict, exploration shares like PPL may face selling pressure alongside the broader market downturn.

  Price when this was written: Rs 210.80 · Live price, chart and results

• OGDC Oil & Gas Development Company Limited▼ Could be negative

  Index heavyweights like OGDC often see direct outflows during geopolitical security shocks, reflecting the wider market drop.

  Price when this was written: Rs 298.50 · Live price, chart and results

• HUBC The Hub Power Company Limited▼ Could be negative

  Broader market weakness and negative sentiment from geopolitical tensions could weigh on high-cap utility shares like HUBC.

  Price when this was written: Rs 187.99 · Live price, chart and results

• POL Pakistan Oilfields Limited▼ Could be negative

  POL shares may face downward pressure as investors reallocate away from equities during international security incidents.

  Price when this was written: Rs 662.52 · Live price, chart and results

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Business Recorder: PSX: selling continues, KSE-100 down 600 points in early trade