Economy: KSE-100 rally boosts Pakistan’s prospects for MSCI emerging markets index inclusion - By AKD Research

<p></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:medium;">MSCI as part of February Review added 13 securities, including two from Pakistan, while deleted four from its MSCI FM index.</span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:medium;">Pakistan&rsquo;s weight in MSCI FM Index increased to 6.7% as of January 31, 2025 with 23 securities, as per our calculations.</span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:medium;">We expect the rally in Pakistan equities would continue in CY25 given significant monetary easing and a stable currency supported by a strong external position under the IMF program.</span></li></ul>