ISE index gains 20.82 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 20.82 points, as the Index moved from 2,675.82 to 2,696.64 points.
The overall turnover amounted to 24,855 shares, as compared to previous volume of 27,200 shares. Total 123 companies participated in buying and selling activity. Majority of stocks (67) closed in positive territory, 56 closed in negative territory. The turnover of Lotte Pakistan PTA was 11,500 shares. The volume of Engro Polymer & Chemical was 5,000 shares. The turnover of DG Khan Cement was 2,000 shares.