Pakistan Market: KSE-100: Robust market performance during the week – By JS Research

<ul><li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:medium;">After a weak start to the week, PSX rebounded sharply over the last two sessions, closing at 141,035 points, up 1.3% WoW. The index also touched a new high of 141,161 points during the week. Average daily turnover (ADTO) decreased 12% WoW.</span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:medium;">The rebound was primarily driven by a historic US deal aimed at tapping Pakistan&rsquo;s oil reserves, which triggered a strong rally in oil stocks. Sentiment was further supported by the United States reducing tariffs on Pakistani exports to 19% from the previously announced 29% in Apr-2025, effective Aug-2025. On the economic front, SBP kept the policy rate unchanged at 11% in its latest MPC meeting, against market exp...