Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 index started Friday trading in the red, losing 1,716.51 points (0.95%) from Thursday’s close of 180,512.64 points by 11am.
Among the most active stocks, K-Electric Limited gained 2.19% to Rs8.40 on a volume of 32.16 million shares, followed by Hum Network Limited, rising 10.01% to Rs12.20 on 27.38 million shares, and Pakistan International Bulk Terminal, up 0.83% to Rs19.55 on 23.30 million shares.
Top advancers included LSE Capital Limited, surging 41.53% to Rs2.59 on 5.35 million shares, 786 Investments Limited, up 10.02% to Rs16.25 on 373,943 shares, and Apna Microfinance Bank Limited, rising 10.02% to Rs21.74 on 36,071 shares.
The largest decliners were led by Ahmad Hassan Textile Mills Limited, down 9.86% to Rs76.11 on 81 shares, Shadman Cotton Mills Limited, falling 7.71% to Rs48.02 on 11 shares, and Saritow Spinning Mills Limited, dropping 7.64% to Rs28.77 on 2,703 shares.
According to Topline Securities, the previous session’s volatility was largely driven by Engro Fertilizer’s fourth-quarter 2025 results, which fell short of market expectations, pushing the market sentiment decisively toward sellers. Investors now watch closely to see if the bearish trend continues in the coming sessions.