PSX Hits New High: Crucial Inflow Boosts Stock Market
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pakistan Stock Exchange Reaches All-Time High Amid IMF Inflow and Remittance Increase
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Published December 10th, 2025, in Dawn
Key Market Highlights
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) KSE 100 index surged to a record high on Tuesday, December 10th, 2025, driven by positive economic sentiment following the disbursement of a $1.2 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and a rise in workers’ remittances. Aggressive buying activity led to significant gains across the board.
The KSE 100 index closed at a new peak, reflecting the optimistic outlook. The inflow of funds from the IMF,coupled with increased remittances,provided a strong boost to market confidence.
IMF Loan and Remittance Data
The IMF disbursed $1.2 billion to Pakistan, a crucial injection of capital for the country’s economy. Simultaneously, workers’ remittances increased by 9% to $3.19 billion in November 2025, according to data reported by Dawn. However, remittances experienced a 7% month-on-month decline. for the first five months of Fiscal Year 2026 (5MFY26), total inflows reached $16.14 billion,representing a 9% year-on-year increase.
| Metric | november 2025 | 5MFY26 (Cumulative) | Year-on-Year Change (5MFY26) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remittances | $3.19 billion | $16.14 billion | +9% |
| Month-on-Month Remittance Change | -7% | N/A | N/A |
Sector Performance and Trading Activity
Pakistan State Oil (PSO) saw a gain of 2.37% following reports that the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) was likely to approve increased profit margins for Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) and petroleum dealers. This anticipated decision positively impacted investor sentiment towards the energy sector.
market activity was robust, with trading volume increasing by 31.76% to 1.03 billion shares. Though, the traded value only rose marginally by 2.7% to Rs51.3 billion. K-Electric led the volume chart, with 86.7 million shares traded.