The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) concluded Friday’s session with a modest but encouraging uptick, as the benchmark KSE-100 Index gained 496.12 points, closing at 159,592.90.
Market Overview
The Pakistan Stock Exchange wrapped up the last trading day of the week on a positive note, with widespread gains across most indices. The KSE-100 Index surged by 496.12 points (0.31%) to close at 159,592.90, supported by strong investor interest in banking, cement, and oil & gas sectors.
Index Highlights
- KSE-100 Index: 159,592.90 (+496.12 / +0.31%)
- All Shares Index: 97,116.33 (+445.03 / +0.46%)
- KSE-30 Index: 48,297.58 (+148.84 / +0.31%)
- KMI-30 Index: 228,607.02 (+1,329.76 / +0.59%)
Market Activity
Trading remained robust with total trades recorded at 318,104, while the total traded volume reached 768.83 million shares. The total value of shares traded stood at PKR 30.74 billion.
Top Performing Sectors
- Commercial Banks led the gains, buoyed by expectations of strong quarterly results and dividend payouts.
- Oil & Gas Exploration and Marketing Companies saw renewed investor interest due to rising global crude prices.
- Cement Sector gained on improved economic outlook and anticipated infrastructure spending.
Market Breadth
The market breadth was positive, with the number of advancing stocks exceeding decliners significantly—indicating strong bullish sentiment across the board.
Outlook
Analysts remain cautiously optimistic, with expectations of continued upward momentum driven by macroeconomic stability and easing of inflationary pressures. However, global cues and upcoming economic data will remain key to future direction.