The KSE-100 index dropped 1,493 points on Friday as selling pressure halted recent buying momentum.

After consecutive sessions of gains, profit-taking emerged across the Pakistan Stock Exchange. The benchmark KSE-100 fell 0.85% to 173,887 while the KSE-30 dropped 1.61%.

Possible impact on PSX shares

• PPL Pakistan Petroleum Limited▼ Could be negative

  As an index heavyweight, PPL dropped 1.51% to Rs 217.96 as investors locked in gains following recent market rallies.

  Price when this was written: Rs 217.96 · Live price, chart and results

• OGDC Oil & Gas Development Company Limited▼ Could be negative

  OGDC tracked the broader market downturn, falling 1.06% to Rs 312.89 amid widespread profit-taking across key sectors.

  Price when this was written: Rs 312.89 · Live price, chart and results

• MCB MCB Bank Limited▼ Could be negative

  MCB Bank fell 0.90% to Rs 399.48 as profit-taking impacted major commercial banking stocks in Friday's session.

  Price when this was written: Rs 399.48 · Live price, chart and results

• HUBC The Hub Power Company Limited▼ Could be negative

  HUBC slipped 0.71% to Rs 201.61 as broad market profit-taking extended to power generation stocks.

  Price when this was written: Rs 201.61 · Live price, chart and results

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Business Recorder: PSX: selling engulfs bourse, KSE-100 settles nearly 1,500 points lower