Lost 632 points before gaining 1,161 during last three days

Banking, oil and gas sectors contributed most to the index’s gains

The oil and gas sector performed strongly during the week

Proposed amendments to trading regulations resulted in a sharp jump in volumes

Oil, cement and fertiliser sectors provided impetus; foreign investors take interest

Decline in oil prices and auto-policy announcement contributed to the fall

Stability in oil prices and foreign buying helped index end week higher

Stable oil prices, news of Engro Foods’ divestment and impressive cement sales drove growth

Equities recovered in the latter half to wipe out earlier losses

Uncertainty over global markets and oil prices were primary reasons for decline