THE PAKISTAN STOCK EXCHANGE (PSX) AS A FRONTLINE OF ECONOMIC WARFARE: SAFEGUARDING NATIONAL SECURITY THROUGH MARKET RESILIENCE

Abstract

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) is not just a criterion for measuring economic health but also a critical part of national security. In a time when economic systems are more often weaponised, the PSX faces fears from cyberattacks, market manipulation, geopolitical burdens, and investment flight, all of which can weaken Pakistan’s economy and its security infrastructure. By examining stock market resilience as a national security concern, this article encourages a coordinated effort in which financial policymakers, intelligence agencies, and military strategists cooperate to defend the PSX against emerging threats. A secure and stable stock exchange is not only an economic necessity but also a protection against unseen warfare, safeguarding Pakistan’s long-term stability in an increasingly volatile geopolitical context.