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The Pakistan Stock Exchange saw a welcome recovery on Friday as the KSE-100 index climbed 0.48%, closing at 167,085.58 points. After days of selling pressure, fresh institutional buying and improved domestic sentiment helped the market regain stability.
The benchmark index was lifted sharply by fertiliser and exploration & production (E&P) stocks, which collectively added over 600 points to the day’s recovery.
The KSE-100 had been under pressure in previous sessions, but analysts note that stable economic indicators, renewed institutional flows, and optimism around macro developments have allowed the market to bounce back.
Topline and AHL reported that the index has shown weekly gains, testing resistance around the 168k–170k zone.
Fauji Fertiliser, Pakistan Petroleum, OGDC, Pakistan Services, Lucky Cement and Systems Limited led the rally, collectively contributing 607 points.
“Recovery was observed in the market as the index gained 0.48%,”Topline Research Market Review
Trading activity also saw a boost, with volumes rising to 686.8 million shares, while traded value reached Rs41.6 billion.
AHL highlighted that 59 stocks advanced, 48 declined, and the market still shows upside potential toward 170k, with support at 164k–167k.
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Telecard Limited led the session with 58 million shares traded, closing at Rs12.12.
JS Global noted that the market showed resilience, with selective buying driving the rebound and near term outlook remaining positive.
