<ul><li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:medium;">The KSE-100 Index surged 0.7% to a record close of 143,037,
driven by strong corporate outlooks, robust cement sector demand, and renewed
investor confidence following a Rs780bn cut in power sector arrears. Improved
liquidity, fiscal consolidation, and sector specific optimism especially in
cement and energy are fuelling the bullish momentum. With OGDCL’s Rs7.7bn
interest receipt and a stronger primary surplus, market sentiment remains
constructive. Barring external shocks, the upward trend is expected to persist,
supported by earnings growth and improving macroeconomic indicators.</span></li></ul>
