ISE index gains 42.90 points

Equities moved both ways on 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 improvement of 42.90 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 2,865.07 to 2,907.97 points.
The overall turnover amounted to 99,901 shares as compared to previous volume of 124,110 shares. Total 138 companies participated in buying and selling activity. Majority of stocks (96) closed in positive territory, (42) closed in negative territory, whereas company remained pegged to its overnight levels. The turnover of National Bank was 23,300 shares. The volume of DG Khan Cement was 18,000 shares. The turnover of Fatima Fertilizer was 18,000 shares.