Pakistan’s benchmark KSE-100 Index closed in positive territory on Friday, finishing the week with modest gains as cautious buying returned to the market amid selective interest in heavyweight stocks.
The index settled at 184,174.48 points, managing to stay above key psychological levels despite persistent uncertainty surrounding inflation, interest rates, and external financing flows. Market participants largely adopted a wait-and-see approach, resulting in range-bound trading for most of the session.
Analysts noted that buying interest was primarily concentrated in banking, energy, and select index-heavy stocks, which helped offset selling pressure in other sectors. Improved sentiment was also supported by expectations of policy continuity and hopes for further clarity on economic measures in the coming weeks.
Trading volumes remained moderate, reflecting investor caution ahead of upcoming macroeconomic indicators and corporate earnings announcements. Many investors appeared reluctant to take aggressive positions, preferring short-term plays rather than long-term commitments.
Market watchers said the index’s ability to close the week in the green suggests underlying resilience, even as broader concerns continue to weigh on confidence. However, they warned that sustained upward momentum will depend on stronger triggers, including progress on fiscal reforms, external inflows, and stability in global markets.
For now, the KSE-100’s steady close signals tentative optimism, with investors closely monitoring both domestic developments and international trends for direction in the days ahead.
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