The index recorded directionless trading in the early part of the day, but later it touched an intra-day high of almost 250 points. At the end of trading, the benchmark KSE 100-share Index registered an increase of 54.86 points or 0.14% to settle at 39,525.75. “The trading day started on a dull note, however, as the day progressed a handful of blue-chip names across key sectors recorded better activity on reported interest of locals,” Raza said. Overall, trading volumes decreased to 178 million shares compared with Friday’s tally of 223 million. It was followed by TRG Pakistan with 14.9 million shares, gaining Rs0.58 to close at Rs29.75 and Fauji Cement with 14.6 million shares, gaining Rs1.12 to close at Rs23.68.

Source: The Express Tribune December 26, 2017 13:52 UTC