Karachi, February 24, 2026 – Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited announced a 15% decline in profit after tax for the year ended December 31, 2025, highlighting higher tax payments as a key factor impacting net earnings. The company reported a profit after tax of Rs5.95 billion, down from Rs6.97 billion in 2024.
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JS Bank reports CY25 profit decline to Rs2.80 billion amid higher income
Karachi, February 24, 2026 – JS Bank Limited announced its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025, reporting a slight decline in net profit to Rs2.80 billion, down from Rs2.85 billion in the previous year. The annual earnings per share (EPS) also eased to Rs1.36 from Rs1.39.
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SECP confirms registration of 1,157 foreign companies in Pakistan
Islamabad, February 23, 2026 — The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has confirmed that 1,157 foreign companies remain registered with the commission as of February 2026, highlighting sustained foreign business presence and continued confidence in Pakistan’s regulatory framework.
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OGDCL suffers 16% fall in net profit in second quarter of FY26
Karachi, February 23, 2026 – Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) on Monday reported a 16% year-on-year decline in net profit for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, primarily due to lower gas production, rising operating costs, and higher exploration expenses.
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Punjab waives stamp duty on property transfers in mergers
The Government of Punjab has officially announced a complete waiver of stamp duty on property transfers arising from mergers and schemes of arrangement approved by the courts or the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP).
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Indus Motors reports highest half-yearly profit of Rs12.7bn since 2014
Karachi, February 20, 2026 – Indus Motor Company Limited (INDU) announced its financial results for the second quarter of FY26 (2QFY26), posting a Profit After Tax (PAT) of PKR 5.98 billion (EPS: PKR 76.11), reflecting a 23% year-on-year (YoY) increase compared to PKR 4.87 billion (EPS: PKR 61.92) in the same period last year. On a cumulative basis, 1HFY26 PAT reached PKR 12.7 billion (EPS: PKR 161.60), marking a 28% YoY growth and the highest half-yearly profit since 2014.
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Murree Brewery posts over Rs2 billion profit in half-year FY26
Karachi, February 20, 2026 – Murree Brewery Company Limited, one of Pakistan’s leading liquor producers, has reported after-tax earnings of Rs2.05 billion for the first half (July–December) of fiscal year 2025-26, marking a significant increase from Rs1.84 billion in the same period last year.
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Pakistan petroleum discovers new hydrocarbons from Lumshiwal Formation
Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) on Friday announced a fresh oil and gas discovery from the Lumshiwal Formation at the exploratory well Baragzai X-01 (Slant), located in the partner-operated Nashpa Block in district Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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OGDCL discovers gas and condensate at Tando Allah Yar, Sindh
Islamabad, February 19, 2026 — Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), Pakistan’s leading exploration and production company, has announced a significant gas and condensate discovery at its Dars West-3 well in Tando Allah Yar, Sindh.
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Soneri Bank battles FBR over multi-billion tax disputes
Karachi, February 19, 2026 – Soneri Bank Limited has revealed significant tax contingencies in its 2025 annual report submitted to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), highlighting ongoing disputes with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) that could involve billions of rupees in potential liabilities.
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