While the Consumer Price Index (CPI) was up only 2.7% year over year in July, a more important measure rose much higher. The Producer Price Index (PPI ) was up 3.3% in July compared to a year ago.

Continuing its winning streak in a straight 8th week, the KSE-100 index gained 0.76% by adding 1,108 points. After opening at 145,650 the index touched a high of 147,977 and a low of 145,259 ...

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