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Karachi: Cement dispatches in January 2025 reached 3.9 million tons, marking a 14 percent year-over-year increase, spurred by a 12 percent rise in local dispatches and a 30 percent surge in export volumes.

According to a statement by JS Global, this...

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Karachi: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has officially voiced its opposition to the government's proposed plan to advance trade body elections to 2025. Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh, President of FPCCI, revealed that a co...

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Karachi: Engro Polymer and Chemicals Ltd (EPCL) held an analyst briefing to discuss its financial performance for the calendar year 2024 and future outlook. The company reported a significant loss of PKR 160.6 million compared to a profit of PKR 8.9 b...

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Karachi: Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) are planning to expand their Risk-Participation Facility to $400 million from the current $200 million, aiming to enhance access to trade finance for local busin...

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Karachi: Ismail Industries Limited has been assigned preliminary ratings by PACRA, reflecting its strategic growth and financial performance. The company, known for its brands including Candyland and Bisconni, has a stable outlook with long-term and s...

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Karachi: Meezan Bank Ltd (MEBL) released its fourth quarter results for the calendar year 2024, reporting an unconsolidated net profit after tax of PKR 24.0 billion, or PKR 13.4 per share. This marks a decline of 9% year-over-year and 7% quarter-over-...

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Multan: The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency Limited (PACRA) has maintained the entity ratings of Ahmed Fine Textile Mills Limited (AFTML) at 'A' for the long term and 'A1' for the short term, with a stable outlook. This rating affirmation underscores AF...

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