Pakistan Business News Today Feb 27, 2026: PSX Bulls Return as IMF Review Begins
Financial Desk Report | Friday, February 27, 2026 | Bureau: 24 Urdu News HD Desk
Pakistan Business News Today Feb 27, 2026: PSX Jumps 4,200 Points as IMF Policy Talks Loom
Business News Today: It has been a blockbuster Friday for the Pakistani financial markets. After a week of "rollover" jitters and corrective dips, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a massive bull run today, reclaiming critical ground as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation settles in Karachi for the third review of the $7 billion EFF program.
At 24 Urdu News HD, we have tracked the heartbeat of the market to bring you this authentic, human-written analysis of why the "Bulls" are back and what the IMF’s latest demands mean for your wallet.
Figure 1: High-speed trading resumes at the Pakistan Stock Exchange as market confidence surges on Feb 27, 2026.
PSX Market Wrap: Bulls Stage a 4,266-Point Recovery
The benchmark KSE-100 Index closed the week on a high note, settling at 168,893 points, up by a staggering 2.53%. This rally effectively snapped a three-session losing streak that had seen the market dip toward the 162,000 support level earlier this week.
Top Performing Sectors Today:
- Energy & Fertilizer: Pakistan Petroleum (PPL) and Fauji Fertilizer (FFC) led the charts.
- Banking: HBL and MCB saw aggressive value-buying.
- Technology: Systems Ltd and Airlink continued to attract foreign interest.
IMF 3rd Review: No More Tax Burdens?
The biggest story in the business world today is the arrival of the IMF mission. Early reports suggest that the IMF is not urging further energy tariff hikes for the current fiscal year. Instead, the focus has shifted to the privatization of loss-making SOEs and tax base expansion.
Figure 2: The combination of PSX growth and stable currency has boosted the 2026 economic outlook.
Currency & Commodities Update (Feb 27, 2026)
| Category | Rate (Today) | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| USD to PKR | Rs. 278.40 | Steady 🟢 |
| Gold (24K per Tola) | Rs. 248,500 | Up Rs. 800 🔺 |
| Policy Rate (SBP) | 10.50% | Unchanged ➖ |
Conclusion: Is it Time to Invest?
With the KSE-100 nearing the 170,000 psychological barrier, the "correction phase" seems to have bottomed out. Tactical patience is advised as IMF talks begin this Monday.
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