As the morning bell rang, the KSE-100 benchmark rose to 42,206.61 points from the previously closed value of 42,150.10 points.
So far, the index has recorded a jump of 42,248.53 points while the lowest has been seen at 42,098.23 points.
However, the stocks then continued shrinking as it fell further by 0.02% to 42,158.09.
Amongst the sectors pushing the benchmark KSE-100 index slightly upwards included the Oil and Gas Exploration Companies, showing a change of 1.10 points.
FFL is the volume leader by 1.58% change, meanwhile, the property sector recorded the highest change by 0.51%.
Earlier on Friday, the KSE-100 index ended the trading session at 42,150.10 points from the previously closed value of 42,393.52 on Thursday.