ISE index down by 79.34 points

Bears dominated the proceedings at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where equities showed negative signs under the lead of hot favourite amid decrease in index. ISE Ten Index was down by 79.34 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 2,566.70 to 2487.36 points. The overall turnover amounted to 155,776 shares as compared to previous turnover of 73,600 shares.
Total 120 companies participated in buying and selling activity. Majority of stocks (86) closed in negative territory, 34 landed in plus column and zero company remained pegged to its overnight levels. The volume of Fatima Fertiliser was 81,500 shares. The volume of PTCL was 25,554 shares. The turnover of Engro Corporation was 12,500 shares.