FY27 Budget Outlook: IMF Commitments Narrow Pakistan’s Space for Broad Economic Relief
Pakistan’s FY27 federal budget is expected to prioritise fiscal discipline, IMF-linked reforms and revenue generation, leaving limited room for broad public relief despite improving economic indicators.
SECP Approves Pace Pakistan to Issue 140 Million Shares for Debt Conversion
Pace (Pakistan) Limited receives SECP green light to issue 140.16 million shares at a discount to settle long-standing financial liabilities and TFCs.
LSE Ventures Appoints Financial Advisors for Ten Percent Stake Sale in Central Depository Company
LSE Ventures has selected Arif Habib Limited and K-Trade Securities as joint advisors for the sale of a ten percent stake in CDC via a book building and public offer.
Bank AL Habib Shareholders Approve 150 Percent Total Cash Dividend at Annual General Meeting
Bank AL Habib held its Annual General Meeting in Multan where shareholders approved the 2025 financial accounts and a final cash dividend of 45 percent.
Sindh High Court Sanctions Merger of Crescent Star Foods into PICIC Insurance Limited
PICIC Insurance Limited to issue 7.9 billion shares as Sindh High Court approves merger with Crescent Star Foods under a modified scheme of arrangement.
PSBA Proposes Zero Capital Gains Tax on Long Term Holdings in Budget 2026-27
The Pakistan Stock Brokers Association has submitted budget proposals for 2026-27, calling for CGT exemptions on 3-year holdings and corporate tax cuts.
PSX KSE-100 Index Drops 3,700 Points as Oil Price Surge and Policy Uncertainty Weigh on Market
Pakistan Stock Exchange declines sharply with KSE-100 losing over 3,700 points as rising global oil prices, shipping disruptions and monetary policy uncertainty pressure investor sentiment
PSX Fixes Rs700 Buyback Price for Gillette Pakistan Delisting Application
Pakistan Stock Exchange’s Voluntary Delisting Committee sets Rs700 per share as the minimum buyback price for Gillette Pakistan, far above the sponsor’s offer of Rs216.49.
NBP Fund Management Achieves Rs106 Billion in Equity Assets, Leading Pakistani Investment Sector
NBP Fund Management Limited reaches a landmark Rs106 billion in stock market investments, reflecting 20 years of consistent growth and diversified equity-based portfolios for Pakistani investors.
SECP Amends Companies Regulations to Strengthen Minority Shareholder Protection
SECP has amended the Companies (Further Issue of Shares) Regulations, 2020 to regulate shares with differential rights, enhance transparency, and strengthen corporate governance.