<ul><li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:medium;">The KSE-100 Index experienced a turbulent session, climbing
to an intraday peak of 168,518.97 before retreating sharply to close at
166,173.74, down 1,578.66 points (-0.94%). The decline was primarily driven by
profit-taking, as investors booked recent gains, extending the previous day’s
downward trend. The market extended its previous day’s losses as profit-taking
persisted, while broader sentiment remained cautious amid the World Bank’s
projection of a modest 2.6% GDP growth for FY2025-26, citing flood-related
disruptions and inflationary pressures. Meanwhile, Pakistan and Malaysia
reaffirmed plans to deepen cooperation in trade, investment, defense, and the
halal food sector during Prime Minister’s visit to Kuala Lumpur. To...
