ISE index gains 51.04 points

Equities moved both ways at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where investors adopted a cautious approach under the lead of hot favourite amid increase in index. ISE Ten Index showed an increase of 51.04 points, as the Index moved from 2,677.36 to 2,728.40 points.
The overall turnover amounted to 50,261 shares, as compared to previous volume of 68,550 shares. Total 111 companies participated in buying and selling activity. Majority of stocks (70) closed in positive territory, 41 closed in negative territory. The turnover of Lotte Pakistan PTA was 15,000 shares. The volume of Maple Leaf Cement was 10,799 shares. The turnover of Nishat Mills Ltd was 7,000 shares.