The Pakistan Stock Exchange KSE-100 index showed a mixed trend on Tuesday, where the competition between positive and negative forces continued, but at the end, the index closed at 166,258 points. During the day, the index touched a high of 169,237 points and a low of 163,907 points, which showed investor uncertainty.
Among the companies that played a positive role in the market, LUCK was the top performer, gaining 212 points, while POL and MCB also supported the index. Limited buying was seen in EFERT and ATRL, indicating interest in the industrial sector. On the contrary, UBL had the most negative impact, while the weak performance of HBL, FFC, MARI and HUBC pushed the index downward overall.
According to experts, the increase of more than 32 per cent during the financial year is evidence that there is fundamental confidence in the market; however, the recent decline shows the cautious strategy of investors. Analysts say economic indicators and corporate results will determine the market direction in the coming days. Current levels may provide opportunities for long-term investors, while short-term volatility is likely to continue.
