The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s benchmark KSE-100 index gained 346.70 points on Friday, reaching 166,532.86 before trading paused for Friday prayers. The increase represented a 0.21% rise from the previous close. Selective buying supported the market’s modest advance during the session.
The index opened near its previous closing level of 166,186.16. It moved between 165,956.51 and 166,663 during early trading. The market recorded a total volume of 45.71 million shares before the suspension.
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Trading activity reached approximately Rs3.53 billion in value before the midday break. Market participants linked the gains to selective purchases of shares in several large companies. However, overall trading remained measured as investors awaited further market direction.
The Friday prayer break forms part of the Pakistan Stock Exchange’s regular trading schedule. Trading was suspended around midday, with activity expected to resume later in the afternoon. Investors were watching for changes in momentum after the break.
The index remained above the 166,000-point mark during the session. This level provided a key reference point as traders assessed market performance. The modest increase suggested cautious buying rather than a broad surge in investor activity.
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The session’s high of 166,663 marked the strongest level recorded before the suspension. Meanwhile, the low of 165,956.51 showed the extent of the index’s movement during early trading. These levels offered traders useful points for monitoring possible price changes.
Market direction after the resumption of trading remained uncertain. Participants were expected to monitor trading volumes and activity in major sectors for further signals. The index’s next move would depend on buying interest and market sentiment during the second half of Friday’s session.