KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 index opened in the red on Friday, shedding 1,716.51 points, or 0.95 percent, during early intraday trading to stand below Thursday’s close of 180,512.64 points.
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Market activity was led by K-Electric Limited, which rose 2.19 percent to Rs8.40 on a volume of 32.16 million shares, followed by Hum Network Limited advancing 10.01 percent to Rs12.20 with 27.38 million shares traded. Pakistan International Bulk Terminal gained 0.83 percent to Rs19.55 at a volume of 23.30 million shares.
Engro Fertilizers (EFERT): 4Q2025 EPS at Rs6.26, down 19% YoY (Earnings lower than industry expectations)
(Feb 12, 2026) pic.twitter.com/AcbYepUGDC— Topline Securities Ltd (@toplinesec) February 12, 2026
Among the top advancers, LSE Capital Limited surged 41.53 percent to Rs2.59 on 5.35 million shares, while 786 Investments Limited rose 10.02 percent to Rs16.25 and Apna Microfinance Bank Limited climbed 10.02 percent to Rs21.74.
The day’s top decliners included Ahmad Hassan Textile Mills Limited, which fell 9.86 percent to Rs76.11, Shadman Cotton Mills Limited down 7.71 percent to Rs48.02, and Saritow Spinning Mills Limited declining 7.64 percent to Rs28.77.
Analysts at Topline Securities noted that the market’s negative start follows disappointing fourth-quarter 2025 results from Engro Fertilizer, which fell short of expectations and triggered a shift in momentum toward sellers. Investors will be closely watching whether the bearish trend continues in the coming sessions.
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Overall, early trading showed heightened volatility, with active participation across energy, media, and textile sectors as traders adjust positions in response to earnings updates and market sentiment.