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PSX Slightly Dips Post Rally in KSE-100 Index Near 166k

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Pakistan Stock Exchange Mixed on Thursday

The benchmark KSE-100 Index hovered around the 165,700–166,800 level after opening near its previous close of 165,811 points.

The index stood at approximately 165,736 points, reflecting a marginal decline of about 74 points or 0.04% from the previous day’s close.

Trading activity remained robust with total volume crossing 572 million shares valued at over Rs 33.95 billion in roughly 289,000 trades.

Market breadth leaned negative, with 301 stocks declining, 168 advancing, and 96 remaining unchanged out of 565 active scrips.

Sector Performance and key movers

Fertilizer and banking stocks led yesterday’s sharp rally following easing Middle East tensions saw some profit-booking today. Selective buying continued in cement, energy, and textile counters.

Notable gainers included certain textile names like Service Industries Textile (up over 2.8%) and Shadman Cotton, while some blue-chip stocks faced mild selling pressure.

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