Karachi index dives 3% to 5-month low
The KSE-30 (Karachi 30) index fell 3% on provisional basis to its the lowest since Dec 19, after dropping over 6% at one point. The country is pulling itself out of an economic crisis that brought it close to bankruptcy in 2023, helped by a $7-billion IMF loan programme. Pakistan's equities have also entered a period of typical seasonal weakness. agencies
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