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Karachi: Bank Alfalah Limited (BAFL) announced its fourth-quarter financial results for the year 2024, revealing a profit of PkR4.7 billion, which marks a decrease of 49% compared to the previous year and a 64% drop from the previous quarter. Despite ...

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Karachi: Lucky Cement Ltd. (LUCK) has reported a notable increase in its financial performance for the second quarter of the fiscal year 2025, with standalone earnings reaching PKR 7.3 billion, up 7% from the same period last year. This growth exceede...

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Karachi: VIS Credit Rating Company Limited (VIS) has confirmed the maturity of K-Electric Limited's (KE) Short Term Sukuk (STS-26), valued at PKR 5 billion. The issuance of the sukuk took place on June 5, 2024, and it reached maturity on December 5, 2...

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Karachi: VIS Credit Rating Company Limited has reaffirmed the entity ratings of Bhanero Textile Mills Limited at 'A+/A1'. The ratings reflect strong credit quality and liquidity, with a stable outlook, amid economic pressures and industry challenges. ...

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Karachi: International Steels Ltd (ISL) announced a significant decline in its quarterly profit, with Profit after Tax (PAT) dropping by 71% year-on-year to PkR355 million (EPS: PkR0.82) for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025. The decline was prim...

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Karachi: Cherat Cement Company Ltd (CHCC) is expected to see a rise in earnings for the second quarter of the fiscal year 2025, while Lucky Cement Ltd (LUCK) is projected to experience a decline, according to recent forecasts.

According to a stateme...

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Karachi: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has cut its policy rate by 100 basis points to 12%, signaling a cautious approach to monetary policy aimed at fostering sustainable economic growth. This decision comes alongside a revision of the inflation fo...

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