<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 166,947.19 before retreating sharply to close at
165,266.74, down -907.01 points (-0.55%). The market extended its downward
trajectory, pressured by profit-taking from local institutions. Investor
sentiment remained subdued amid mounting macroeconomic concerns, as economist
Asad Ali Shah cautioned that Pakistan risks entering a prolonged phase of
economic stagnation. The World Bank’s latest report echoed this sentiment, projecting
a modest 2.6% growth for FY25-26 following four consecutive years of sluggish
performance. Top index decliners included UBL, FFC, LUCK, MARI & BOP, which
collectively pulled the benchmark down by -944.31 points. PTC led volumes with...
