Pakistan’s preferential access to EU trade under threat after military court verdicts

EU spokesperson notes violation of ICCPR rules, that Pakistan has agreed to as a GSP+ beneficiary
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Unilever and Friesland fined for marketing their “frozen dessert” as ice-cream, what is the difference?

Fines worth Rs 170 million imposed for misleading consumers, and engaging in deceptive marketing

Attock Cement’s Lebanese owners are looking to sell.  

Capacity expansion, low demand, and rising interest rates have all colluded to form the perfect storm in Pakistan’s cement sector. 

An IPO resurgence at the PSX in 2024 may signal an economic turnaround

Seven companies were listed in 2024, compared to just one the previous year; sponsors appear happier with the valuations on offer in the public markets

Software payments to be treated as business income; Supreme Court

Payments if treated as business income instead of royalties, should not be taxed in Pakistan as per the DTA

Mitchell’s is set to be sold, and it’s staying in the family. Sort of. 

The company has chosen to start talks with IGI Investments after CCL Holdings deal falls through

Agricultural trade comes to a halt at Pakistan’s ports after FIA arrests nine DPP inspectors over rice exports to the EU 

The issue arose when the Prime Minister gave orders for the arrest of the DPP officials over alleged mismanagement of Basmati exports to the European Union. 

Why is Jazz handing over its towers to Engro?

Jazz has finally found a buyer for its 10,000 plus towers in Engro connect; but why is Engro better suited to run these towers?

Chenab finally announces financial results for June 2024. What took so long?

After a court battle for restructuring, the textile exporter and manufacturer is trying to bring back its glory days

A rate cut is inevitable, but how much is it going to be?

Market speculates a 200bps reduction in December 16 meeting

Red flags galore at Al Shaheer as Sunridge calls for an election

Amidst board room meltdown, Sunridge tries to bring some normalcy to the company

Treet continues its struggle, despite some favourable tailwinds

The company’s razor blade division continues its sluggish growth, but even the battery division has failed to take advantage of the skyrocketing demand for rooftop solar energy systems in Pakistan

One year on from Regent Plaza sale to SIUT, hotel’s parent company bows out from PSX

The hotel owners are going to be delisted from the exchange after completing all formalities. It puts an end to a sale that raised questions about how business is done and announcements made on the PSX.  

In 2000, the SECP passed an order. It took 24 years for the IHC to uphold it

The Islamabad High Court has ruled in favour of the apex regulator and the investing public. But is this a case of too little too late, or better late than never?

SBP has changed its stance on MDR; here is what you need to know

Institutional depositors to negotiate their own rates, Islamic Banks mandated to give better returns