Business

  During Friday's trading session, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a range-bound performance, with the KSE-100 Index posting a modest increase of 0.21%. The index closed at 41,352.99, gaining 86.22 points. However, the market faced a blend of upside and downside pressures, mainly due to economic and political instability. These factors added selling pressure and prevented significant gains. As a result, investors adopted a cautious approach, leading to thin trading volumes.   The trading session began with a mixed sentiment, and the market remained volatile throughout the first session. In the second session, there was a brief spike, but overall, the market traded within a narrow range for most of the day, ultimately closing with a marginal gain. The chemical and fertilizer sectors performed well, ending the day in the green, while the chemical and oil sectors closed in the red. On the other hand, the performance of the automobile and banking sectors was mixe...