Pakistan, April 27 -- Asian stock markets showed a positive trend at the start of the new trading week, while the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) moved in the opposite direction, reflecting a bearish sentiment.

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In early trading, the benchmark KSE-100 index at the PSX declined by 0.7%, shedding around 1,199 points to trade at 169,472. Market analysts attributed the negative momentum to cautious investor sentiment and ongoing economic uncertainties.

Despite the downturn in Pakistan, major Asian markets recorded gains. Japan's Nikkei 225 rose by 1.6%, driven by strong performance in technology and export-oriented stocks. South Korea's KOSPI surged by 2.3%, reflecting investor optimism an...