ISE index close down

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 28.45 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 2,781.35 to 2,752.90 points. The overall turnover amounted to 2,500 shares as compared to previous turnover of 50,000 shares.
Total 145 companies participated in buying and selling activity. Majority of stocks (109) closed in negative territory, 36 landed in plus column and 0 company remained pegged to its overnight levels. The volume of Maple Leaf Cement was 1,500 shares. The volume of Sui Northern Gas was 1,000 shares.