A stockbroker walks past share prices on a digital board during a trading session at the Pakistan Stock Exchange in Karachi on April 8, 2026. — AFPKARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange staged a sharp rally on Wednesday, with the benchmark index gaining nearly 7,000…
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