PSX Closes Lower as Profit-Taking Hits KSE-100

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended the week on a bearish note as investors engaged in profit-booking ahead of the weekend, dragging the KSE-100 Index down by 1,133 points, closing at 184,410, a decline of 0.61%. Topline Market Review highlighted that selective selling dominated trading during the session.

Leading the negative movement were HUBC, LUCK, ENGROH, NBP, EFERT, and OGDC, contributing a combined -596 points to the index. Heavy trading activity was observed in FFC (PKR 2.14bn), PPL (PKR 1.88bn), PAEL (PKR 1.83bn), FFL (PKR 1.68bn), NBP (PKR 1.67bn), and SYS (PKR 1.64bn).

The total traded volume and value for the session reached 1.02 billion shares and PKR 52.76 billion, respectively, reflecting moderate market participation amid cautious investor sentiment.

Analysts suggest that the current dip is part of normal profit-taking, with investors likely to monitor corporate earnings and global cues before the next week. Market experts emphasize that the PSX remains supported by strong fundamentals, but selective selling may continue in the short term.

“Investors are cautious heading into the weekend, preferring to secure gains after a week of mixed performances,” said a market analyst familiar with the session.