Karachi, February 19, 2026 – Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has disclosed that it is contesting tax demand notices worth billions of rupees issued by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), according to the company’s financial statements for the half year ended December 31, 2025.
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SECP: 88% unlisted companies now disclose financial results
Islamabad, February 18, 2026 – The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has announced that around 88% of unlisted licensed companies in Pakistan are now publicly declaring their financial results, marking a significant improvement in transparency and corporate governance.
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BankIslami Pakistan reports 50% drop in net profit for CY25
Karachi, February 18, 2026 – BankIslami Pakistan Limited on Wednesday announced a sharp 50% decline in net profit for the calendar year ended December 31, 2025 (CY25), reflecting rising operating costs and lower income amid challenging economic conditions.
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HBL reports strong 4QCY25 earnings, declares Rs6 dividend
Karachi, February 18, 2026 – Habib Bank Limited (HBL) announced its 4QCY25 results today, posting consolidated profit after tax (PAT) of PKR 15.4 billion (EPS: PKR 10.5), up 7% year-on-year (YoY) but down 9% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ). This brings HBL’s full-year 2025 profitability to PKR 66.7 billion (EPS: PKR 45.5), marking a 14% YoY increase, the highest recorded level for the bank.
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PSO declares over 100% net profit surge in 1HFY26
Karachi, February 17, 2026 — Pakistan State Oil (PSO) on Tuesday announced a remarkable financial performance for the first half of the ongoing fiscal year, posting more than 100% growth in net profit for the period July–December 2025 (1HFY26).
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OGDCL significantly boosts oil production at Kal Field after workover
Karachi, February 16, 2026 – The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) announced a major enhancement in oil production at its Kal Field in District Chakwal, marking a significant achievement in its ongoing production optimization program.
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Bank Alfalah sees sharp 26% profit dip in CY25 despite rising income
Karachi, February 16, 2026: Bank Alfalah Limited on Monday reported a sharp 26% year-on-year decline in profit after tax for the calendar year ended December 31, 2025, reflecting rising operating costs despite higher income.
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KE names Adeeb Ahmad as interim CEO after Moonis Alvi exit
Karachi, February 14, 2026 — K-Electric (KE) has appointed seasoned energy sector executive Adeeb Ahmad as its interim chief executive officer (CEO) with immediate effect, a week after the resignation of Syed Moonis Abdullah Alvi from the top post.
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PPL posts 26% profit drop as higher costs and taxes squeeze quarterly earnings
Karachi, February 13, 2026 – Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) on Friday announced a sharp 26 percent decline in its after-tax profit for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, primarily due to a significant rise in operating expenses and higher tax payments.
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Martin Dow Group Wins OICCI Climate Excellence Awards 2026
Karachi, February 12, 2026 – Martin Dow Group, Pakistan’s fifth-largest pharmaceutical group, has been named the winner of the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) Climate Excellence Awards 2026 in the Renewable Energy and Conservation Category at the 4th Pakistan Climate Conference 2026, held in Karachi.
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