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Fauji Fertilizer board approves joining PIA privatization consortium
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Fauji Fertilizer board approves joining PIA privatization consortium

Company to take equity stake alongside Arif Habib-led group, subject to approvals

Small flow, big signal: PPL unlocks difficult gas layer in Sindh
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Small flow, big signal: PPL unlocks difficult gas layer in Sindh

Discovery points to potential unconventional gas development despite modest output

'Happy milestone': Pakistan's historic brewery cheers export license
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'Happy milestone': Pakistan's historic brewery cheers export license

Murree Brewery, founded in 1860 to quench the thirst of British soldiers and the colonial community during the Raj, has survived opposition and strict regulations to become one of Pakistan's most well-known companies

What’s driving investor interest in Pak-Qatar Family Takaful?
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What’s driving investor interest in Pak-Qatar Family Takaful?

Book-building portion was oversubscribed 3.2x, while retail demand reached 3.8x, highlighting growing confidence in Pakistan’s Takaful and insurance sector

SBP’s surprise rate cut sparks PSX rally to record high
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SBP’s surprise rate cut sparks PSX rally to record high

A surprise 50-basis-point rate cut by the State Bank of Pakistan buoyed investor sentiment at the Pakistan Stock Exchange this week

Pakistan targets January launch of inaugural Panda bond issue
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Pakistan targets January launch of inaugural Panda bond issue

Finance minister says $250 million first tranche planned under $1 billion program

Fatima Fertilizer, IFC agree on $60 million renewable liquidity facility for imports
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Fatima Fertilizer, IFC agree on $60 million renewable liquidity facility for imports

Deal aims to keep fertilizer production running amid dollar shortages, support food security

PSX rebounds sharply: KSE-100 jumps 4,575 points as banks and Reko Diq stocks rally
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PSX rebounds sharply: KSE-100 jumps 4,575 points as banks and Reko Diq stocks rally

Strong momentum in banking stocks, coupled with renewed excitement around OGDC and PPL following Barrick Gold’s reaffirmed commitment to Reko Diq project, pushed KSE-100 to 166,678 points

TPL Corp board clears sale of subsidiary stake to Jazz International
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TPL Corp board clears sale of subsidiary stake to Jazz International

Approval follows earlier in-principle nod as company moves closer to completing share purchase deal

PSO tops mutual fund holdings in November, capturing 47% of free float
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PSO tops mutual fund holdings in November, capturing 47% of free float

Arif Habib report shows strong institutional tilt toward energy and cement stocks, with sharp shifts in fund positioning during the month

IPO of Qatar-backed insurer sees 3.2 times oversubscription
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IPO of Qatar-backed insurer sees 3.2 times oversubscription

The company plans to use proceeds from the IPO for capital requirements, product development

Pak-Qatar Family Takaful launches IPO book building to raise PKR 1.1 billion
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Pak-Qatar Family Takaful launches IPO book building to raise PKR 1.1 billion

Country’s first IPO by a dedicated family takaful firm opens Dec. 11 as institutional demand builds

Corporate earnings of OGDC, LUCK, and ILP
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Corporate earnings of OGDC, LUCK, and ILP

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PSX announces list for top companies award for 2024
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PSX announces list for top companies award for 2024

The list features 25 companies across several sectors

SNGPL to double RLNG rollout after strong demand in Pakistan
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SNGPL to double RLNG rollout after strong demand in Pakistan

Utility plans 300,000 hookups in FY26 as costs run 30% below LPG

PSX closes on record high after IMF approval of loan tranche
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PSX closes on record high after IMF approval of loan tranche

The benchmark index closed at its highest-ever value after a gain of 0.69% during intra-day trade on Tuesday

PSX-listed companies pay record PKR 919 billion in dividends in 2025
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PSX-listed companies pay record PKR 919 billion in dividends in 2025

Payouts jump 20% year-on-year on strong earnings in banking, energy and fertilizer sectors

PTCL secures key regulatory nod for Telenor Pakistan acquisition
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PTCL secures key regulatory nod for Telenor Pakistan acquisition

PTA grants conditional change-of-control approval and NOC, but the PKR 108B deal still requires further clearances and completion of formalities

PSX registers modest 408-point rise
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PSX registers modest 408-point rise

It was a mixed week at the Pakistan Stock Exchange