The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) concluded a shortened trading week with modest gains, as the KSE-100 index rose by 0.36 percent to 179,571 points. This recovery followed initial declines and was spurred by easing geopolitical tensions following a peace agreement, specifically regarding US-Iran relations. Reduced petrol and diesel prices, reflecting lower refinery costs and a petroleum levy cut, also contributed to improved investor sentiment. The government successfully raised Rs1.24 trillion through a treasury bill auction, with declining yields across maturities. Amendments to the Finance Bill 2026, including the abolition of super tax for export-oriented companies, were positively received by the corporate sector. Increased domestic gas supplies from new production wells by OGDC and Mari Energies further bolstered the market, alongside a slight appreciation of the Pakistani rupee against the dollar.