KARACHI – Bears on Thursday took control of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) as it has dropped by over 6,000 points due to rising tensions between the US and Iran. The KSE-100 index shed by 6419 points to drop to 181,961 points compared to previous close of 188,380.38 points as investors opt for profit-taking due to the regional tensions. According to US media reports, the carrier strike group comprises fighter jets, missile cruisers and state-of-the-art destroyers, all placed on high operational readiness for any potential action. American sources, as reported by the international media, said President Donald Trump is reviewing multiple military options against Iran. The Arab media reported that the US Air Force is preparing to conduct large-scale military exercises in the Middle East, a move that could further intensify the already volatile situation.