GNEXT appoints Air Link as premium partner to expand Apple products availability in Pakistan

KARACHI: GNEXT, the Apple Authorized Distributor for Pakistan, has announced the appointment of Air Link Communication Limited as its Premium Partner. This strategic collaboration aims to significantly enhance the availability of Apple products across the country, providing customers with greater access to the latest innovations through a structured retail channel. Shahid Khan, CEO of GNEXT…

Symmetry Group launches Vidfy, a new Al-powered platform for video messages

KARACHI, PAKISTAN: Symmetry Group Limited has announced the launch of Vidfy, a new Al-powered platform, developed in-house, that specializes in creating tailored video messages that empower businesses, brands, content creators and influencers to engage diverse audiences effectively. This launch marks a significant step in leveraging Al-driven solutions to shape the future of personalized digital communication.…

Insurance companies, CDC to establish Pakistan’s first Auto Insurance Repository

KARACHI, PAKISTAN: Leading insurance companies have signed an MoU with the Central Depository Company of Pakistan (CDC) for the establishment of Pakistan’s first centralized auto insurance repository. The CDC will provide the technological support for the creation of an automated repository under the regulatory guidance of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP). The…

Pakistan Stock Exchange suggests tax reforms, comprehensive documentation of all economic activities

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has submitted a series of important tax proposals to the Ministry of Finance (MoF) and the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for consideration in the federal budget for the fiscal year 2024-25. The measures recommended are revenue positive and will encourage resource allocation towards productive and documented sectors of the…

Arif Habib Limited announces IPO for International Packaging Films Limited

KARACHI: In a significant development for Pakistan’s packaging industry, Arif Habib Limited has announced the launch of an Initial Public Offering (IPO) for International Packaging Films Limited (IPAK). The Book Building dates are 8th & 9th May, while Registration Dates are 6th- 9th May, 2024. The IPO will see International Packaging Films Limited (IPAK) offering…

Pakistan’s Competition Watchdog objects to Telenor’s acquisition by PTCL

ISLAMABAD: An investigation by the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has provisionally concluded that M/s. Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited’s (PTCL) proposed acquisition of M/s. Telenor Pakistan (Private) Limited (TP) and Orion Towers Private Limited (OT) could lead to a substantial lessening of competition in the telecommunication industry. PTCL is a public-listed company and specializes in…

Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim profit arrives at PKR 3.33/share

Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Limited (FFBL) announced financial result for 1QCY24 today where the company registered a net profit of PKR 4,306mn (EPS: PKR 3.33) against a loss of PKR 5,429mn (LPS: PKR 4.20) in 1QCY23 which is primarily due to absence of hefty exchange loss during the quarter. Result Highlights       Millat Tractors Limited profitability…

Engro Corporation profitability climbs up by 23% YoY

Engro Corporation Limited (ENGRO) announced its 1QCY24 financial result, posting a consolidated net profit of PKR 5,719mn (EPS: PKR 10.66) compared to PKR 4,647mn (EPS: PKR 8.66) in 1QCY23, up by 23% YoY. Alongside the result, the company announced an interim cash dividend of PKR 11.00/share in 1QCY24 (PKR 40.00/share in 1QCY23). Result Highlights       AHL…