CCP greenlights 100% acquisition of PIA by PIA Holding Company

HOLDCO will acquire PIACL's shareholding and specified assets, liabilities, and subsidiaries, including certain real estate assets

CCP flags PTCL’s acquisition of Telenor Pakistan as potential threat to telecom competition

In its investigation, commission concludes reduced competition likely lead to adverse outcomes for consumers, such as higher prices or diminished choice and quality of services

Regulatory approval granted by CCP for 40% acquisition of GO by Aramco

Deal marks the success of Aramco’s entry into Pakistan’s OMC space

TPL, Abhi to submit binding offer to acquire majority stake in FINCA Microfinance Bank

Transaction will remain subject to obtaining all necessary corporate and regulatory approvals 

Bank Alfalah intends to acquire 84.51% shares of Samba Bank

Saudi National Bank is the principal shareholder of Samba Bank Limited with 84.51%

Bank Alfalah intends to acquire majority stake in Samba Bank

Eyes 84.51% of Samba Bank in nonbinding offer to its parent Saudi National Bank

PTCL-Telenor merger decision may face delays due to concerned competitors

Application sent to CCP was also incorrect, delaying the approval process: clarifies CCP

Three months later, PTCL’s acquisition of Telenor continues through sluggish approval process

The CCP’s Phase 1 review likely to end by March end; Phase 2 review very much on the cards

CCP approves merger between TPL Life Insurance and Dar Es Salam Textile Mills

TPL does not stand to gain unfair dominance in the market through the merger - CCP

CCP approves 100% acquisition of EFU Health by EFU Life

Hundred percent shareholding from EFU Services transferred to EFU Life

SECP is changing company takeover laws. But what exactly is being changed and why?

The companies regulator seems to have realised its mistake, but only after one business group allegedly tries to pull a fast one

Country’s largest firms repurchase shares as default fears mount

Companies in Pakistan are seeking to repurchase their shares as valuations plummet to their lowest level in at least a decade due...

Jahangir Siddiqui will soon own two banks. Not everyone is happy

From legal technicalities to outright accusations of white-collar crime involving big business, as well as the regulators, JS Bank’s bid to buy BankIslami has many detractors. But will any of this be enough to stop the transaction from taking place?

Plans to transfer control of Nandipur Power Plant, GEPCO to PSO

Finance Division seeks justification from power division for proposing transfer of controlling interest of GEPCO instead of Guddu Power Plant (GPP) 

Ravi Textile Mills to be acquired by steel mill owners

A potential takeover leaves Ravi’s staff stumped; unclear what direction the company will take next