Karachi, December 8, 2025 – The KSE-100 index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) surged by 1,218 points on Monday, driven by optimism ahead of the IMF board approval for Pakistan’s $1.2 billion tranche. The benchmark index closed at 168,303 points, up from Friday’s 167,085 points.
According to analysts at Topline Securities Limited, the market maintained a strong upward momentum, with intraday fluctuations ranging between 167,386 and 168,755 points. Positive investor sentiment was supported by continuous buying from local mutual funds, as per NCCPL data.
Additional market support came from PTA’s approval of PTCL’s acquisition of Telenor Pakistan, alongside investor optimism ahead of the IMF Executive Board’s Second Review meeting for Pakistan.
Key contributors to the index rally included FFC, SYS, NBP, PTC, and DGKC, which collectively added around 846 points to the benchmark. Market activity remained robust, with total traded volumes reaching 781 million shares and overall turnover surging to Rs 49 billion. PTC emerged as the most actively traded stock, with 60 million shares exchanged during the session.
The market’s strong performance highlights investor confidence as Pakistan moves closer to securing its anticipated IMF tranche, reflecting positive trends in the stock market ahead of upcoming economic developments. Investors remain optimistic about future growth, expecting continued foreign inflows and strong corporate earnings to sustain momentum in the coming weeks.