Islamabad, November 01 2024: In a significant development for bilateral relations, a high-level meeting between Pakistani and Saudi ministers was convened in Riyadh to discuss and finalize a roadmap for increased investment between the two nations. The meeting focused on the implementation of existing Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) and the progression of agreements established during…
Karachi, November 1 2024: In a bold call to action, Atif Ikram Sheikh, President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), has expressed deep dissatisfaction with the current monetary policy framework, urging a significant revision ahead of the upcoming Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting. Sheikh highlighted that the prevailing policy rate…
Karachi, October 31 2024: Jazz, Pakistan’s leading digital operator, has successfully concluded its second unsecured, privately placed short-term Sukuk issuance of PKR 15 billion. This milestone strengthens investor confidence in Jazz’s market leadership and innovative approach to financing within Pakistan’s telecom sector. The Sukuk issuance was significantly oversubscribed, with a 4x demand from the non-bank…
KARACHI, October 31 2024: Arif Habib Corporation Limited (AHCL), the flagship entity of the Arif Habib Group, has announced a remarkable financial performance for the fiscal year 2024, achieving a record profit of PKR 9,431 million. This significant growth underscores the company’s resilience and strategic positioning within the market. The corporation’s standalone profit-after-tax translates to…
KARACHI, October 31 2024: In a pivotal moment for the privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), the Blue World City consortium has officially declined to meet the Privatisation Commission’s minimum requirement of Rs85.03 billion. Instead, the consortium has firmly maintained its bid of Rs10 billion, effectively bringing the bidding process to an impasse. Initially, Blue…