KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) remained volatile on the last trading session of the week but managed to close on a positive note, supported by expectations of a possible resumption of talks between the United States and Iran.
The benchmark KSE-100 Index gained 1,498.66 points on Friday to close at 170,672.04 points, compared with 169,173.38 points on Thursday. During intraday trading, the index touched a high of 171,641.33 points and a low of 166,380.72 points, reflecting volatile activity throughout the session.
The BRIndex100 closed higher on Friday at 18,913.08 points, up 179.93 points or 0.96 percent, with total volume of 958.17 million shares. Similarly, the BRIndex30 gained 1,300.69 points or 1.92 percent to close at 69,161.17 points, and total turnover was 612.69 million shares.
Analysts said the market remained bearish during the first half, where the index dropped 2,792 points. However, sentiment shifted in the second half as expectations of renewed diplomatic talks gained traction, triggering strong buying activity.
Market capitalization surged by Rs 163 billion to reach Rs 18.877 trillion, up from Rs 18.714 trillion a day earlier. While, trading activity was relatively decreased, with total volumes clocking in at 1,192 million shares, down from 1,321 million a day earlier.
F Nat Equities topped the volume chart, with 128 million shares, and closed at Rs 1.51. Bank of Punjab ranked second with 112.6 million shares and settled at Rs 36.17, followed by Unity Foods that closed at Rs 13.43 with share trading of 98 million shares.
PIA Holding Company Limited (B) and Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited were the top gainers, increasing by Rs 477.08 and Rs 145.27, respectively, to close at Rs 17,898.88 and Rs 26,398.00, while Blessed Textiles Limited and Khairpur Sugar Mills Limited were the top losers, declining by Rs 110.97 and Rs 91.36, respectively, to close at Rs 1,333.19 and Rs 822.29.
The BR Automobile Assembler Index closed higher at 25,607.30, gaining 210.49 points or 0.83 percent, with a total turnover of 3.43 million shares, reflecting renewed buying interest in the sector. The BR Cement Index also posted a strong performance, ending at 11,530.37, up by 151.84 points or 1.33 percent, with a total turnover of 36.76 million shares, as investor sentiment remained positive.
Similarly, the BR Commercial Banks Index settled at 58,380.98, registering a gain of 568.06 points or 0.98 percent, with a robust turnover of 153.87 million shares. The BR Power Generation and Distribution Index closed at 28,844.63, up 266.57 points or 0.93 percent, with a turnover of 79.46 million shares.
The BR Oil and Gas Index ended at 15,044.02, gaining 193.24 points or 1.3 percent, with total turnover of 68.42 million shares. Meanwhile, the BR Tech & Communication Index closed at 3,685.93, up 37.17 points or 1.02 percent, with a total turnover of 149.81 million shares.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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