PSX saw fresh buying after the State Bank of Pakistan raised the policy rate by 50bps.

danioPSX · 27 October 2026 at 10:35 PKT · based on a report by Business Recorder

The benchmark KSE-100 Index gained over 950 points in early trade on Tuesday as commercial banks reacted to the SBP's 50bps policy rate hike.

Possible impact on PSX shares

MEBL Meezan Bank Limited▲ Could be positive
Higher policy rates could expand net interest margins for commercial banks like Meezan Bank, supporting profitability.
Price when this was written: Rs 525.00 · Live price, chart and results
UBL United Bank Limited▲ Could be positive
United Bank may benefit from higher yields on its lending and investment portfolio following the SBP rate decision.
Price when this was written: Rs 411.58 · Live price, chart and results
MCB MCB Bank Limited▲ Could be positive
MCB Bank could see a positive impact on core interest earnings as the central bank tightens monetary policy.
Price when this was written: Rs 376.80 · Live price, chart and results
HBL Habib Bank Limited▲ Could be positive
Habib Bank shares may find support as the 50bps policy rate increase generally helps commercial lending spreads.
Price when this was written: Rs 283.55 · Live price, chart and results

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