Tuesday, December 30, 2025

AKD Securities revenue triples on the back of a roaring stock market

Pakistan’s largest investment bank has benefited from a rising tide in the market, with principal investing driving most gains

At Searle, revenue growth is now about volumes, not just prices

The company has also managed to secure alternative input suppliers are disruption on trade with India

Beco continues to soar and invest in even more growth

The company expects its production capacity will double once its plant expansion is completed by the end of fiscal 2027

Stylers bets big on increased production capacity

A high customer concentration problem will likely be mitigated by being able to serve other major customers with more production capacity

Askari Life swings back to profitability on the back of premium growth

During the first nine months of the year, premiums have nearly doubled, allowing the company to become profitable again

At-Tahur revenue growth picks up the pace

The company is diversifying its product lines in collaboration with other partners

PTCL could become a $5 billion company, argues Chase Securities

The brokerage believes the acquisition of Telenor Pakistan will unlock significant consolidation value for the company and boost its market cap past a psychological barrier

Attock Petroleum steadies outlook

Market headwinds shape refined fuels, EV shift

How urban is Pakistan?

A new World Bank study suggests that Pakistan may have been majority urban for decades now. How accurate is that assessment, and what does it say about the country?

Descon Oxychem takes a hit as imports flood the market

Some exporting customers are allowed to purchase foreign competitors’ products, causing Descon to lose market share

A year of wheat and water

After one year of deregulation, even the IMF gave a nod to setting a wheat support price. They should have stayed the course

What happened to Hascol at the Sindh High Court?

A recent mistake by the execution branch of the Sindh High Court has brought the case of a debt owed by Hascol to MENA Energy back into the limelight. The details raise more questions than answers

What is going on with the Pace stock price increase?

The market looks more than excited about the future prospects for the real estate giant. Will the turnaround materialize?

Ghani Chemworld seeks to replace Pakistan’s imports of calcium carbide

One of the largest importers of the chemical now wants to manufacture as much of it domestically as possible

As Panadol prices stabilise, Haleon’s revenue growth slows

The boost from deregulated drug prices is stalling, causing Haleon to look at new product launches in nutraceuticals and export markets for growth