Trump Announces US Exit from Iran War Within 2-3 Weeks; PSX Surges Sharply, Trading Halted

Karachi, April 1, 2026: Global stock markets, including Pakistan’s, rallied strongly on Wednesday following US President Donald Trump’s statement that American forces will withdraw from the Iran conflict within two to three weeks.
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened on a firm note and witnessed a massive surge. The benchmark KSE-100 Index jumped 7,461 points (5.02%) to reach 156,204 points, while the KSE-30 Index gained 2,390 points to close at 47,422. Due to the sharp rise, trading was halted for 45 minutes and resumed at 1:09 PM.
Trump’s comments, signaling a potential end to US involvement in the Iran war, boosted investor sentiment worldwide. On Tuesday, New York’s Dow Jones Industrial Average closed up around 2.49% (over 1,000 points) amid optimism over de-escalation.
Asian markets also posted strong gains. Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose sharply (around 5%+), while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng, India’s Nifty 50, and several European indices traded in positive territory.
Analysts attribute the rally to easing geopolitical tensions, expectations of lower oil prices, and renewed risk appetite among investors as the month-long conflict appears to be winding down.
This market reaction reflects hopes that reduced uncertainty in the Middle East could support global economic recovery and energy stability.