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ISE rises by 32 points

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad stock market witnessed buying activity on Thursday. The Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) 10-share index increased by 31.85 points to close at 2,163.29 points from its previous level of 2,131.44 points. Of the total 144 participant companies, 84 climbed upward and 60 turned negative. However, total turnover decreased to 0.824 million shares from 0.976 million shares at the opening of the day, reflecting a total decrease of 0.151 million shares. Pakistan State Oil was the top gainer as its share value gained Rs 9.93 to close at Rs 302.99 after opening at Rs 293.06. GOC Pakistan was the second major gainer as its share value increased by Rs 5.86 to close at Rs 123.6 as against its opening at Rs 117.30. Unilever Pakistan was the major loser of the day as its share price declined by Rs 49.94 to close at Rs 2,264 as compared to its previous level of Rs 2,313.94. Aanofi Aventis Pakistan was the second highest on the negative column as its share price lost Rs 5.01 to close at Rs 145 as compared with its opening at Rs 150.01. In terms of volume Attock Refinery was on top with 0.090 million shares. staff report

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