KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended its bullish momentum on Friday, closing higher as improving investor sentiment, driven by optimism surrounding ongoing US–Iran talks, supported broad-based buying across key sectors.
The benchmark KSE-100 Index gained 1,673.87 points or 1.01 percent to close at 167,191.38 points, compared to the previous close of 165,517.51 points. The index traded within a range of 168,290.29 points (intraday high) and 166,221.33 points (intraday low), reflecting sustained upward momentum throughout the session.
The BRIndex100 closed at 18,885.03 points, gaining 254.66 points or 1.37 percent, with total traded volume of 717.56 million shares, while the BRIndex30 surged by 1,690.61 points or 2.60 percent to settle at 66,595.14 points, with turnover of 515.90 million shares.
According to Topline Securities, the KSE-100 Index continued its upward trajectory as optimism over ongoing talks between the United States and Iran dominated investor sentiment. The Topline Sales Desk noted that major positive contributions to the index came from MCB Bank, Bank of Punjab, United Bank Limited, Lucky Cement, Oil and Gas Development Company, and Habib Bank Limited, which cumulatively added 616 points to the benchmark index.
Overall market activity remained robust. Total ready market turnover stood at 875.54 million shares, compared to 888.57 million shares in the previous session, while traded value declined to Rs46.65 billion from Rs54.28 billion. Market capitalization increased to Rs18.47 trillion from Rs18.26 trillion, reflecting a gain of approximately Rs208.45 billion.
Market breadth remained strongly positive, with 358 companies closing higher, 101 declining, and 28 remaining unchanged out of a total of 487 traded companies in the ready market.
Among the most actively traded stocks in the ready market, Bank of Punjab led with 61.15 million shares, closing at Rs30.87, followed by WorldCall Telecom with 56.95 million shares, closing at Rs1.42, and Sui Southern Gas Company with 56.50 million shares, closing at Rs25.29.
Among companies reflecting increase in rates, Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited surged by Rs679.45 to close at Rs26,500.00, while PIA Holding Company LimitedB gained Rs188.49 to settle at Rs18,203.54. On the losing side, Service Industries Limited declined by Rs108.74 to close at Rs1,411.26, while Siemens (Pakistan) Engineering fell by Rs26.86 to Rs1,520.10.
BR Automobile Assembler Index increasing by 420.86 points or 1.75 percent to 24,501.14 points, with traded volume of 5.72 million shares. The BR Cement Index rose by 264.59 points or 2.28 percent to 11,885.63 points, with turnover of 65.22 million shares, while the BR Commercial Banks Index gained 672.49 points or 1.18 percent to close at 57,587.78 points, with 88.97 million shares traded.
The BR Power Generation and Distribution Index advanced by 226.99 points or 0.84 percent to 27,378.44 points, with turnover of 90.08 million shares, while the BR Oil and Gas Index increased by 90.78 points or 0.63 percent to 14,475.89 points, with traded volume of 94.39 million shares. The BR Technology and Communication Index also posted a gain of 75.75 points or 2.08 percent to settle at 3,725.83 points, with turnover of 127.54 million shares.
Overall, the session reflected continued bullish momentum at the Pakistan Stock Exchange, supported by improving geopolitical outlook, strong participation across sectors, and sustained investor confidence, with broad-based gains visible across key indices and market segments.
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