Inflation Alert March 2026 Headline CPI Projected to Surge to 7.6 Percent
Analysts at Arif Habib Limited project Pakistan headline inflation to reach 7.6 percent in March 2026 driven by a low base effect and rising energy and transport costs.
Pakistan Banking Sector Profitability Strengthens as Low Cost Deposits Hit 41 Percent
Pakistan’s banking sector reports a significant shift toward low-cost funding in 2025, with current accounts reaching 16.3 trillion rupees to bolster profit margins.
Air Link Subsidiary Select Technologies Set to Launch Initial Public Offering on Pakistan Stock Exchange
Air Link Communication Limited announces that its subsidiary Select Technologies will raise capital via an IPO on the PSX with Arif Habib Limited as lead manager.
Mobilink Microfinance Bank Set to Acquire Apna Microfinance Bank in Major Fintech Consolidation
Mobilink Microfinance Bank announces a strategic move to acquire shares and control of Apna Microfinance Bank, aiming to expand its digital banking footprint in Pakistan.
Gillette Pakistan Minority Shareholders Offered Premium Exit as Series Acquisition BV Initiates Delisting Buyback
Series Acquisition B.V. launches a share buyback for Gillette Pakistan Limited at 700 rupees per share following the PSX delisting approval, providing a major exit window.
Najd Gateway Holding Moves to Acquire Majority Stake in Samba Bank
Najd Gateway Holding Company announces acquisition of 84.51% of Samba Bank shares, updating capital details in public offer addendum while other terms remain unchanged.
SBP Expected to Cut Interest Rates on January 26 as Inflation and Yields Fall
Brokerage firms expect the State Bank of Pakistan to cut its policy rate at the January 26 MPC meeting, citing easing inflation, external stability, falling bond yields and improving growth indicators.
Pak Qatar General Takaful IPO reaches 40% upper cap on PSX, signals strong investor confidence
Pak Qatar General Takaful Limited makes history on the Pakistan Stock Exchange as its IPO hits the 40% upper price cap within hours, reflecting strong investor appetite for Islamic finance and capital market growth.
Pak-Qatar General Takaful IPO Opens, Set to Raise Rs420 Million on PSX
Pak-Qatar General Takaful Limited (PQGTL) has opened its IPO, aiming to raise Rs420 million and become Pakistan’s first dedicated general Takaful company listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange, following the success of Pak-Qatar Family Takaful’s listing.
Pak-Qatar General Takaful IPO Set for January as First Listed General Takaful Operator
Pak-Qatar General Takaful Limited is set to launch its IPO next week, targeting up to Rs420 million and becoming the first listed general takaful company on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.