Pakistan, April 22 -- The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) traded under pressure on Wednesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index falling over 500 points by midday. The market showed a weak and uncertain trend as investors reacted to rising geopolitical tensions. The decline reflects cautious sentiment and reduced trading confidence.

The index opened on a negative note and remained volatile throughout the session. Early fluctuations saw brief recovery before renewed selling pressure pushed the market lower again. Investors largely adopted a wait-and-see approach amid external uncertainties.

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