Karachi stocks stay buoyed in a range-bound session

KARACHI: Cement manufacturers helped Karachi Stock Exchange consolidate itself somewhat in a range-bound session here on Thursday, Geo News reported.

The benchmark KSE-100 Index ended 0.20 percent, or 37.56 points, higher at 18,613.44 points.

Among the top gainers Dewan Cement emerged as the volume leader as its share price jumped to Rs5.49 with a gain of 1.12 percent.

Ending up in the losers’ corner, Engro Corporation shed 0.61 percent to Rs135.40, while Maple Leaf Cement Factory Ltd fell down by 4.97 percent to close lower at Rs19.31.