PSX Closing Bell: Bulls Hold Their Ground

The KSE-100 finished Monday at 166,564.06, up 154.81 points, after moving between 165,585.42 and 166,989.76, Mettis Global reported. Its 100 constituents saw 36 advances and 63 declines, while index volume reached 181.63 million shares. The report linked the positive finish to easing energy-cost concerns amid hopes for diplomatic progress on the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.

Fertilizer, cement and investment-company shares provided the largest sector support, while refinery stocks exerted the heaviest drag. MARI added 170.70 points and FFC added 146.40, but ATRL subtracted 166.05 points and OGDC removed 117.72. The broader All-Share Index fell 0.37% to 100,339.40; total market turnover was 443.43 million shares, and traded value was Rs17.73 billion.