The market's overall situation, however, did not correspond to an upward trend as it remained at 837,300 shares to close against previous turnover of 2.734 million shares, showing a downward slide of 1.897 million shares.
While, out of the total 68 active scrips 17 moved up, 9 shed values and 42 remained equal.
The top three Major Gainers of the day were Al-Shaheer Corporation Limited, Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Limited and Engro Fertilizers Limited by recording increase in their per share value by Rs 4.18, Rs 1.87 and Rs 1.62 respectively.
Pakistan Petroleum Limited, Pak Elektron Limited and Engro Foods Limited lost their per share value by Rs 4.61, Rs 1.60 and Re 0.72 respectively.
Top three Volume Leaders of the day included The Bank of Punjab Limited with 366,000 shares, Power Cement Limited with 105,500 shares and Dewan Cement Limited with 57,000 shares.