Pakistan’s benchmark KSE-100 Index closed in positive territory on Friday, finishing the week with modest gains as cautious buying returned to the market amid selective interest in heavyweight stocks. The index settled at 184,174.48 points, managing to stay above key psychological levels despite persistent uncertainty surrounding inflation, interest rates, and external financing flows. Market participants largely adopted a wait-and-see approach, resulting in range-bound trading for most of the session. Analysts noted that buying interest was primarily concentrated in banking, energy, and select index-heavy stocks, which helped offset selling pressure in other sectors. Market watchers said the index’s ability to close the week in the green suggests underlying resilience, even as broader concerns continue to weigh on confidence.