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 approvalsÂ
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)Â
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