· The PSX concluded the week with a mixed session. The benchmark KSE-100 Index traded in a narrow range in both session as investor involvement remain sluggish as they remained cautions while waiting from IMF board for the release of 9th tranche of the IMF Extended Fund Facility. Volume remained dry across the board.

· The index closed at 41,118.61 pts, up by 39.96 pts (+0.10% DoD). Sectors contributing to the performance include Technology & Communication (+34.8pts), Fertilizer (+28.2pts), Commercial Banks (+16.8pts), Textile Composite (+7.0pts), and Pharmaceuticals (+6.7pts).

· Volumes decreased from 141.9mn shares to 110.4mn shares (-22.2% DoD). The average traded value also decreased by 36.7% to USD 17.8mn as against USD 28.1mn.

· Stocks that contributed significantly to the volumes are WTL, BOP, BIPL, OGDC & TRG.

Courtesy- AHL