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ISLAMABAD: Attock Refinery Limited (ATRL) reported a substantial decrease in net profit after tax (NPAT) for the fiscal year 2025, as revealed in the company's latest analyst briefing. The NPAT fell to approximately PkR12 billion, translating to an ea...

Karachi: The Pakistan cement sector is currently trading at an industry-wide average EV/ton of US$47.6, according to a recent analysis by JS Global. The report further highlights that the sector's valuation on a FY26E EV/EBITDA basis stands at 5.7x. ...

Karachi: Bank Alfalah (BAFL) conducted a Corporate Briefing Session where management discussed its financial performance and strategic outlook. The bank anticipates steady interest rates in the near term, while reporting an increase in borrowings from...

Karachi: Meezan Bank, Pakistan's leading Islamic financial institution, has renewed and expanded its strategic alliance with Visa, a global leader in digital payments. This collaboration aims to enhance the bank's debit card portfolio and redefine the...

Karachi: Engro Polymer and Chemicals (EPCL) presented its recent corporate briefing, revealing key insights into its business performance and future outlook. Despite reporting a consolidated loss of Rs3.4 billion for the first nine months of 2025, the...

Karachi: Pakistan's listed banks reported an 8% year-on-year increase in profitability, reaching Rs170 billion in the third quarter of 2025. The growth was primarily driven by a 6% rise in Net Interest Income (NII), led by United Bank Limited (UBL), N...

Karachi: The Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan released new data on October 31, 2025, revealing significant movements in currency exchange rates. According to the association, the US dollar saw a buying rate of 281.45 PKR and a selling rate o...