PSX Is Crashing, But Here’s What 30 years of Stock Market History Says

PSX is falling, political instability is high, and uncertainty around global conflicts is creating panic among investors. But should you actually be worried? In this video, Dr. Farooq Haider takes you through 30+ years of Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) history - from political crises and sanctions to wars, terrorism, the 2008 financial crisis, COVID-19 and Pakistan’s economic challenges to explain how investors have reacted during periods of extreme uncertainty. More importantly, he explains the difference between panic selling and informed investing, why understanding the companies you own matters, and how investors can think about market volatility from a long-term perspective. Navigate this video with ease: 00:00 Why Is Dr. Farooq satisfied While Everyone Is Panicking? 00:38 The Truth About Predicting the Market 01:17 30+ Years of PSX History 01:58 1998 Nuclear Tests & Economic Sanctions 02:34 Kargil War, Martial Law & War on Terror 03:10 Benazir Bhutto Assassination & Political Crisis 03:55 The 2008 Financial Crisis & PSX Freeze 04:34 Political Instability & the 2015–16 Crisis 05:11 COVID-19: When Global Markets Collapsed 05:48 Pakistan’s 2022-23 Economic Crisis 06:30 Two Types of Investors During a Crisis 07:05 Why Panic Selling Can Hurt Investors 07:44 What Happened to Strong Stocks After 2022–23? 08:36 What Makes a Strong Company? 09:11 The Difference Between Panic & Informed Investing 09:49 What Should Investors Do During Market Volatility? 10:23 Youngs Capital: Learning, Transparency & Informed Decisions Open a Youngs Capital brokerage account and become part of a community focused on learning, transparency and informed investing: https://youngscapital.pk/brokerage/we... For Queries, WhatsApp us or Call our helpline: 042-32300007 Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, investment recommendation, or guaranteed return. Stock market investing involves risk, and any upside potential depends on market conditions, company performance, and investor risk profile. 🔔 Subscribe to Youngs Capital for PSX education, company analysis, market outlook, technical analysis and investor awareness content.