Karachi, March 14, 2026 – Big Bird Foods Limited, listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), has disclosed its mark-up payments on Islamic financing for the half-year ended December 31, 2025, fulfilling mandatory Shariah disclosure requirements.
The company revealed that long-term Islamic financing decreased to Rs387 million, down from Rs447.49 million in the same period last year, while long-term conventional financing rose to Rs2.92 billion. Short-term conventional financing fell to Rs97.46 million from Rs189 million. Mark-up accrued on conventional financing decreased to Rs797 million, whereas mark-up accrued on Islamic financing increased to Rs207.88 million.
Big Bird Foods also reported that mark-up paid on Islamic financing rose to Rs19.68 million, compared with Rs18.04 million in the previous year, while mark-up paid on conventional financing declined to Rs161.53 million.
Revenue from Shariah-compliant business segments jumped to Rs7.73 billion, up from Rs4.79 billion, reflecting strong growth in the company’s ethical and compliant business operations. Interest income from conventional segments declined to Rs1.83 million, and gains from the disposal of Shariah-compliant assets totaled Rs3 million.
Financial analysts suggest that the company’s rising reliance on Islamic financing indicates a strategic shift toward Shariah-compliant solutions, appealing to investors seeking ethical investment options. This trend demonstrates Big Bird Foods’ commitment to expanding its Islamic finance portfolio while maintaining efficient cost management in conventional operations.
The disclosure underlines the growing importance of Shariah-compliant financing in Pakistan’s corporate sector, signaling a broader adoption of ethical financing models among publicly listed companies.