Pakistan Inventory Trade’s (PSX) benchmark index, KSE-100, was buying and selling within the pink at 11am on Friday.
The index shed 1716.51 factors throughout early intraday buying and selling, a 0.95 p.c drop from its earlier shut of 180,512.64 factors on Thursday.
The highest lively shares have been led by Ok-Electrical Restricted, rising 2.19pc to Rs8.40 at a quantity of 32,163,790, adopted by Hum Community Restricted, rising 10.01pc to Rs12.20 at a quantity of 27,375,937, and Pakistan Worldwide Bulk Terminal, rising 0.83pc to Rs19.55 at a quantity of 23,299,378.
LSE Capital Restricted led the highest advancers, rising 41.53pc to Rs2.59 at a quantity of 5,348,697, adopted by 786 Investments Restricted advancing 10.02pc to Rs16.25 at a quantity of 373,943, and Apna Microfinance Financial institution Restricted rising 10.02pc to Rs21.74 at a quantity of 36,071.
The highest decliners have been led by Ahmad Hassan Textile Mills Restricted, falling 9.86pc to Rs76.11 at a quantity of 81, adopted by Shadman Cotton Mills Restricted, falling 7.71pc to Rs48.02 at a quantity of 11, and Saritow Spinning Mills Restricted, declining 7.64pc to Rs28.77 at a quantity of two,703.
The index’s final session was marred by volatility on account of Engro Fertilizer’s fourth quarter 2025 outcomes falling wanting avenue expectations, which triggered a shift in momentum decisively in favor of sellers, in line with Topline Securities. Traders wait to see whether or not this bearish momentum persists.
