Corporate sector insights covering business strategies, governance, finance, taxation, and regulatory developments shaping company performance.
Pakistani textile manufacturer cites raw material shortages and delayed cotton imports
Idrees Textile Mills Limited on Monday said it would scale back production activities for at least four weeks due to shortages of imported raw materials linked to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.
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Digital services, JazzCash expansion and rising data usage drive strong quarterly performance
JazzWorld reported a strong financial performance for the first quarter of 2026, posting a 20.6% year-on-year increase in revenue to over Rs130 billion, supported by continued growth in connectivity, digital financial services, entertainment, and digital lifestyle platforms.
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Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has announced the successful commissioning of the Faiz X-1 Deep (Basal Sand) well located in the Gambat South Block.
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Clover Pakistan Limited on Friday informed the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) that the existing approximately 23% shareholding held by Fossil Energy (Private) Limited in the company is currently under negotiation for a potential sale and transfer.
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ISLAMABAD, May 7, 2026 — The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) said on Thursday it registered a record 4,082 companies in April 2026, marking the highest monthly incorporations ever recorded in the country’s corporate history.
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KARACHI, May 5, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has imposed a monetary penalty of Rs265,000 on Bank Makramah Limited for regulatory violations during the first quarter (January–March) of calendar year 2026.
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April 30, 2026 – Apple Inc. on Thursday reported strong financial results for its fiscal second quarter of 2026, posting significant growth in revenue, profit, and key product segments.
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Karachi, April 29, 2026 — Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC) reported a sharp 80% decline in profit after tax for the first nine months of fiscal year 2025–26, as rising costs and lower margins weighed heavily on its financial performance.
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Karachi, April 29, 2026 — National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) reported a 26% year-on-year (YoY) decline in earnings for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, as lower income weighed on profitability.
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Karachi, April 28, 2026 – Habib Bank Limited reported that it paid monetary penalties of Rs13.7 million during the first quarter of calendar year 2026, reflecting a notable increase compared to Rs11.29 million in the same period last year, according to its financial statement released on Tuesday.
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