Bulls strengthen their positions on the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where fresh buying spree in trend-setters moved the entire ready-board in upward direction amid increase in index. ISE ten index showed an improvement of 1.48 points, as the ten index moved from 2736.79 to 2738.27 points.
The volume of trade amounted to 106,600 shares as compared to previous turnover of 349,600 shares. Total 130 companies participated in buying and selling activity. Majority of stocks (71) closed in positive territory, 59 showed negative signs, whereas zero companies remained pegged to their previous levels.
The turnover of OGDCL was 78,300 shares as compared to previous volume of 100,500 shares. The volume of NBP was 9,800 shares. The volume of Pakistan Petroleum was 111,700 shares.
Top gainer was Arif Habib Securities Limited with an increase of Rs 21.95 per share, while major loser was Jahangir Sidd. Cap Market Limited with a decrease of Rs 6.05 per share.