PSX smashes another record | The Express Tribune

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended its record-breaking streak on Monday as the benchmark KSE-100 Index closed at a new all-time high of 169,456 points, up 1,153 points or 0.69%. During the session, the index touched an intra-day peak of 169,601 — coming within striking distance of the historic high of 169,989 set on October 3, 2025.

“Strong momentum continued at PSX as the KSE-100 Index closed at a fresh all-time high,” said Ali Najib, Deputy Head of Trading at Arif Habib Ltd.

During the session, the benchmark touched an intra-day high of 169,601, just 387 points shy of the historic peak of 169,989 recorded on Oct 3, 2025. The key driver behind today’s rally was the IMF Executive Board’s approval of immediate disbursements totalling $1.2 billion under the EFF and RSF.

On the macro front, remittances rose 9% YoY to $3.19bn in Nov ’25, though they declined 7% MoM. For 5MFY26, inflows climbed 9% YoY to $16.14bn.

PSO also gained Rs 11.06 (2.37%) amid reports that the ECC (meeting today) may likely approve enhanced profit margins for OMCs and petroleum dealers.

Among major contributors, FFC, LUCK, HBL, PSO and MLCF added 641 points, while TRG, OGDC, PTC, NBP and MEBL collectively deducted 189 points.

Market activity remained robust, with over 1.02 billion shares traded and turnover of Rs 51.1 billion. KEL topped the volume chart with 86.7 million shares.

As anticipated, the KSE-100 Index achieved a new all-time high on a closing basis today. Looking ahead, renewed buying interest in key E&P and power sector stocks could provide the necessary momentum for the market to unlock further new highs.