Forex reserves rise to $9.4 billion as rupee appreciates 5 per cent.

Ceasefire and low inflation figure highlights of the week.

Index jumped sharply on Friday following PSO’s earnings announcement.

Volumes dropped 20 per cent while index heavyweights took a hit.

KSE-100 fell 287 points while volumes dropped 10%.

Investors remained cautious in the face of positive inflation figures.

US Fed’s decision to curtail bond-buying negatively affected emerging markets.

Start of earnings season led to stock-specific activity.

Volumes declined 7% as investors awaited monetary policy announcement.

Volumes shoot up 17% as investor sentiments remain positive.