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Pakistan launches deadly airstrikes on Afghanistan

·Deutsche Welle·Impact 4/5 · High
MeridStreet AI summary

Pakistan launched airstrikes on Afghanistan overnight, targeting militant hideouts in two provinces. The Taliban government in Afghanistan reported that at least nine civilians were killed in the strikes. This escalation in tensions between the two countries is likely to have a negative impact on regional trade and economic stability, potentially affecting the Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) and the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) in the coming days.

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MeridStreet analysis

Why it matters

Pakistan's airstrikes on Afghanistan have killed civilians, escalating tensions between the two countries. This could lead to increased instability in the region and decreased investor confidence.

Market impact

Impact score
4 / 5
Market signal
Negative / risk-off
Category
War & escalation
Model confidence
70%

Markets & countries in focus

AfghanistanPakistan

Transmission channels

Escalating conflict→Decreased investor confidence→Lower risk appetite→Risk assets fall→Safe-haven assets rise

Likely winners & losers

Under pressure

  • Risk assets
  • Emerging markets

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