Pakistan, Aug. 21 -- The Pakistan Stock Exchange closed in positive territory on Friday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining 574 points. The index ended the final trading session of the week at 177,166 points, reflecting stronger overall market performance.

Trading remained active throughout the session as investors participated across various listed sectors. The KSE-100 maintained upward momentum and finished above the 177,000-point level at the close.

According to market data, 565 companies participated in Friday's trading session. Shares of 246 companies closed higher, while 216 companies recorded declines, showing mixed movement across the broader market.

Trading volume remained strong during the session, with around 680 milli...