Islamabad, Mar 7 2025: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) 100-Index extended its upward trend on Friday, posting a gain of 685.52 points, marking a 0.60% increase. The benchmark index closed at 114,398.70 points, up from 113,713.18 points recorded in the previous session.
Trading activity surged, with 404.36 million shares exchanged during the day, compared to 373.09 million shares in the last session. The total market turnover also witnessed a rise, reaching Rs. 27.84 billion, up from Rs. 26.24 billion recorded a day earlier.
A total of 433 companies participated in the market, with 219 stocks gaining value, while 151 stocks recorded losses. Meanwhile, the share prices of 63 companies remained unchanged.
Top Performing Stocks
The most actively traded stocks included:
✅ Fauji Cement, leading with 57.21 million shares traded at Rs. 45.99 per share.
✅ Sui Southern Gas, with 23.75 million shares at Rs. 35.50 per share.
✅ Maple Leaf Cement, with 22.46 million shares, closing at Rs. 56.63 per share.
Biggest Gainers & Losers
Among the top performers, Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited posted the highest gain, surging by Rs. 151.15 per share to close at Rs. 23,320.15. Ismail Industries Limited followed, with its share price climbing Rs. 83.25 to settle at Rs. 1,886.94.
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On the flip side, JDW Sugar Mills Limited saw the biggest decline, losing Rs. 38.84 per share to close at Rs. 779.16. Services Industries Limited also suffered a setback, with its stock price dropping Rs. 34.70 to end at Rs. 1,434.52.
Pakistani Rupee Declines Slightly Against US Dollar
The Pakistani Rupee (PKR) ended the week on a negative note, depreciating by 0.04% against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday. The PKR closed at 279.87 per USD, marking a 10-paisa decline from its previous value of 279.77.
In interbank trading, the rupee slipped further, losing 15 paisa, closing at Rs. 279.96 compared to the previous session’s Rs. 279.81.
Open Market Rates
According to the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP):
💰 USD Buying Rate: Rs. 280.25
💰 USD Selling Rate: Rs. 281.75
Other Major Currency Movements
📈 Euro gained Rs. 1.17, closing at Rs. 303.24 from the previous Rs. 302.07.
📈 British Pound edged up by 19 paisa, trading at Rs. 361.22.
📈 Japanese Yen inched up 01 paisa, closing at Rs. 1.89.
📈 UAE Dirham and Saudi Riyal both rose by 04 paisa, settling at Rs. 76.22 and Rs. 74.63, respectively.
The currency market fluctuations reflect investor sentiment amid economic developments, while Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) bullish performance suggests growing confidence in Pakistan’s financial markets.
