Karachi, November 1, 2024 – United Bank Limited (UBL) confirmed on Friday that it has officially extended an amalgamation offer to Silkbank Limited, aiming to consolidate Silkbank’s operations within UBL’s larger financial framework.
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HUBCO Plans to Install EV Charging Infrastructure Across Pakistan
Karachi, October 31, 2024 – Hub Power Company Limited (HUBCO) has announced its groundbreaking initiative to install Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure throughout Pakistan. This development marks a significant step towards enhancing the country’s electric mobility landscape and reducing its carbon footprint.
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NBP Profits Plunge by 76% in 9M 2024 Amid Rising Costs
Karachi, October 30, 2024 – National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) reported a substantial 76% drop in after-tax profits for the nine-month period ending September 30, 2024, driven by escalating operational costs and intense inflationary pressures.
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Engro Corporation Reports 48% Drop in 9MCY24 Profit
Engro Corporation Limited (ENGRO) announced a significant decline in its financial performance for the nine months ending September 2024 (9MCY24), reporting a consolidated profit after tax of PKR 11,983 million, or PKR 22.33 per share. This reflects a steep 48% drop year-on-year, as challenging market dynamics, higher costs, and reduced demand affected its key business sectors.
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PPL Reports 24% Drop in Quarterly Profit Amid Rising Costs
Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has reported a significant 24% decrease in its profit after tax (PAT) for the quarter ending September 30, 2024. PPL’s PAT fell to Rs22.69 billion, compared to Rs29.76 billion during the same period last year, as the company contends with reduced sales and increased operational expenses.
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Meezan Bank Anticipates Victory in Complex HSBC Tax Dispute
Karachi, October 28, 2024 — Meezan Bank has expressed strong confidence in winning its ongoing tax dispute with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), which involves the disallowance of expenses tied to the now-defunct HSBC Bank Middle East – Pakistan Branch.
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CCP Approves Hoechst’s Acquisition of Claforan Trademarks
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) approved on Friday the acquisition of trademarks for the pharmaceutical product Claforan by Hoechst Pakistan Limited from Sanofi Aventis Deutschland GMBH. This acquisition was facilitated through a trademark assignment agreement, marking a significant transaction in Pakistan’s pharmaceutical industry.
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PSO Reports Rs 15.9 Billion Profit for FY24, Declares Dividend
Karachi, October 25, 2024 – Pakistan State Oil (PSO) has announced a profit after tax of Rs 15.9 billion for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, marking a significant achievement for the state-owned energy giant.
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OGDCL Begins Oil and Gas Production from Sanghar District
Islamabad, October 24, 2024 – Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), Pakistan’s largest exploration and production (E&P) firm, has successfully commenced oil and gas production from its exploratory well Baloch-2, situated in the Sanghar district of Sindh.
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MCB Bank Reports 8% Decline in Earnings for 3QCY24
Karachi, October 23, 2024 – MCB Bank has released its financial results for the third quarter ending September 30, 2024, revealing an 8% decline in earnings compared to the same period last year.
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