ISE index down 3.18 points

Equities witnessed across the board losses at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where bears strengthened their positions under the lead of hot favourite amid decrease in index. ISE-10 Index was down by 3.18 points as it moved from 2,072.25 to 2069.07 points.
The volume of trade contracted to 42,100 shares as compared to previous turnover of 142,000 shares. The horizon of trade further contracted from 56 stocks to 44 companies. Majority of stocks (29) closed in negative territory, 12 closed in positive territory, whereas three companies remained pegged to their overnight levels. The volume of NIB Bank was 23,500 shares. The turnover of Pakistan Cement was 3,500 shares. The volume of Engro Chemicals was 6,000 shares.