Bears dominated the proceedings at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Thursday where equities showed negative signs under the lead of hot favourite amid decrease in index. ISE Ten Index was down by 17.24 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 2,771.73 to 2,754.49 points. The overall turnover amounted to 11,200 shares as compared to previous turnover of 1,000 shares.

Total 133 companies participated in buying and selling activity. Majority of stocks (74) closed in negative territory, 59 landed in plus column and zero company remained pegged to its overnight levels. The volume of Nishat Chunian Power Ltd was 10,000 shares. The volume of Silk Bank was 1,000 shares.

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