Mixed sentiment was seen in the cement sector where Lucky Cement (-0.1%) was the major laggard. Traded value stood at $25 million, up 1% and volumes came in at 171 million shares, up 41%, the analyst said. Overall, trading volumes increased to 170.9 million shares compared with Thursday’s tally of 121.3 million. Pakistan International Bulk Terminal was the volume leader with 35.6 million shares, gaining Rs0.99 to close at Rs10.09. It was followed by WorldCall Telecom with 24.3 million shares, gaining Rs0.03 to close at Rs1.05 and Lotte Chemical with 11.2 million shares, gaining Rs0.08 to close at Rs16.37.

Source: The Express Tribune October 25, 2019 16:07 UTC