The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) reacted positively to the conclusion of the IMF staff-level agreement and has now recovered a substantial part of the losses sustained on Monday. Today, out of the 1,139-point gain in the KSE-100 Index, around 800 points were contributed by UBL, OGDC, PPL, and Meezan Bank.
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Wednesday, 26 March 2025
IMF Pakistan Staff Level Agreement
The IMF has reached a staff-level agreement with Pakistan for the first review of its 37-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and a new 28-month Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF), granting a total of $1.3 billion. The agreement, following discussions in February–March 2025 in Karachi and Islamabad, is subject to IMF Executive Board approval. If approved, Pakistan will receive $1 billion under the EFF, increasing total disbursements to $2 billion.
Tuesday, 25 March 2025
Monday, 24 March 2025
KSE100 Index Technical Outlook
The KSE-100 Index has surged out of its consolidation phase, closing at 118,442 with a robust gain of 2,906 points (+2.52%). This breakout has propelled the index beyond its previous trading range, as it now tests higher resistance levels. Trading activity also saw a significant uptick, with volumes rising to 1,250 million shares, reflecting renewed investor confidence. The index continues to hold firmly above its 10-week EMA (113,678), underscoring the prevailing bullish momentum.