Bullish sentiment dominated the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), driving the benchmark KSE-100 index to further gains of around 1,278 on Friday, subsequently closing at 161,935.19, advancing from the prior close of 160,657.50 with a healthy rise of 0.80%, or 1,277.69 points.

Market breadth remained positive, with 276 equities finishing higher, while 155 slipped into negative territory. During the day, the index touched an intra-day peak of 162,118.76 and a floor of 160,791.78.

Market opened on a subdued tone. However, a strong wave of accumulation emerged in the latter half of the day, propelling the index by more than a thousand points. Momentum was largely driven by improved participation across several major segments of the market.

:Automakers, banks, fertiliser producers, exploration

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