
Aftab Chaudhry’s SPAC to give investors pure play access to Pakistan’s solar boom
The pending merger with Ningbo Green Light Energy will give investors access to a publicly listed company dedicated solely to solar panel imports and installation


The pending merger with Ningbo Green Light Energy will give investors access to a publicly listed company dedicated solely to solar panel imports and installation

The investment is structured as an interest-free seller note into a company that services public sector and regulated entities in Australia

The company will be working on behalf of Martin Dow and Atco Laboratories, though it has not disclosed which products it will be manufacturing for them

The family, prominent in industrial, agricultural, and commodities trading sectors, is expanding its footprint into financial services for the first time


During Pakistan’s budget debate, an independent commentator urged “export more, import less,” arguing exports bring foreign exchange and calling for broader taxes, investment, productivity gains, and rupee stability.
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