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ISE witnesses range-bound trading

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad stock market witnessed a range-bound trading session on Wednesday and closed in the positive zone. The ISE 10-share index was slightly up by 0.34 points to close at 2,131.44 points from its previous level of 2,131.10 points. Of the total 147 participant companies, 56 climbed upward and 91 turned negative. However, total turnover decreased to 0.976 million shares from 1.349 million shares at the opening of the day, showing a total decrease of 0.373 million shares. BOC Pakistan was the top gainer as its share value gained Rs 5.58 to close at Rs 117.30 after opening at Rs 111.72. Mari Gas was the second major gainer as its share value increased by Rs 3.95 to close at Rs 151.50 as against its opening at Rs 147.55. Unilever Pakistan was the major loser of the day as its share price declined by Rs 118 to close at Rs 2,282 as compared to its previous level of Rs 2,400. In terms of volume Attock Refinery was on top with 0.204 million shares. Arif Habib Securities and National Bank were second and third with 0.112 million shares and 0.103 million shares, respectively. staff report

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