Karachi, June 20, 2025 – The benchmark KSE-100 index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed the week on a positive trajectory, signaling resilience in the face of continued global uncertainty, especially stemming from geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
On Friday, the KSE-100 index recorded a marginal gain of 21 points, closing at 120,023 compared to the previous day’s level of 120,002. Although the gain was minimal, it maintained the benchmark in the positive zone, reflecting cautious optimism among investors.
Market analysts at Topline Securities noted that the KSE-100 index began the session on a positive note and traded in the green for most of the day. This optimism was driven by reports that the Trump administration had chosen to delay any immediate military response in the Israel-Iran conflict for at least two weeks. However, persistent unease over the potential escalation of regional tensions weighed on investor sentiment in the latter half of the session, causing the market to retreat from intraday highs and close flat – though still positive, with a 0.02% uptick.
The top positive contributors to the KSE-100 index included HUBC PA, SYS PA, UBL PA, OGDC PA, MLCF PA, and PPL PA, collectively adding 168 points to the benchmark. In contrast, PKGP PA, TRG PA, FFC PA, PSEL PA, EFERT PA, and MCB PA exerted downward pressure, subtracting a cumulative 180 points from the index.
In terms of trading value, TRG PA led with $5.32 million, followed by PSO PA ($3.03 million), MLCF PA ($2.09 million), OGDC PA ($2.04 million), and HUBC PA ($1.72 million). These stocks were the primary drivers of investor activity and dominated trading screens throughout the day.
Overall, the session concluded with a total trading volume of 415 million shares and a traded value of Rs15.7 billion (approximately $55 million). Despite mixed sentiments, the KSE-100 index managed to end the week on a positive note, keeping market watchers hopeful for a more decisive direction in the coming sessions.