<ul><li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:medium;">The benchmark index closed on a negative note, with
volatility persisting throughout the session, largely attributed to the start
of the rollover week. Trading volumes decreased to 211mn shares today as
compared to 336mn shares in the previous session. Today, the KSE-100 index lost
678 points to close at 148,815 level, down by -0.45% DoD. Commercial Banks,
Technology & Communication, and Oil & Gas Exploration Companies sectors
were the major laggards in today's session, cumulatively shedding 457 points
from the index.</span></li></ul>
