<ul><li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:medium;">The market witnessed another powerful trading session, with
the KSE-100 Index touching a new intraday high of 163,903 points. Strong buying
interest continued to fuel momentum, keeping sentiment upbeat. The index
eventually closed at 163,847points, up1,590 points, marking another historic
gain. The rally was led by banking, fertilizer, and E&P stocks, which
attracted strong investor participation. Some profit taking was observed in
cement stocks, slightly capping broader gains. Total traded volume stood at
1,286mn shares, with top activity in WTL, KEL, HASCOL, PAEL and CNERGY. Outlook
remains decisively bullish, with momentum likely to continue in the near term.</span></li></ul>
