Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended on a subdued note as the benchmark KSE-100 index posted a marginal gain, reported 24NewsHD TV Channel.
KSE-100 index settled at 180,511.02 points, up 118.05 points from the previous close. Trading remained weak throughout the day as participants weighed strong macroeconomic indicators against the need to consolidate recent gains. The market touched an intra-day high of 181,357.70 points before slipping to a low of 179,564.17 points.
The movement reflected a tug-of-war between selective buying and profit-taking, with investors showing reluctance to chase prices that rose after sharp advances were recorded earlier this week.
Selective interest persisted in cement, fertiliser, energy, and banking stocks, helping the market maintain its positive territory by the close. However, the overall tone remained cautious as traders reassessed positions near key resistance levels.