Karachi: VIS Credit Rating Company Limited has finalized a short-term rating of ‘A1’ for the Short-Term Sukuk (STS) issuance of Rs. 1,500 million by Citi Pharma Limited. The rating suggests a strong likelihood of timely repayment of short-term obligat…
Karachi: VIS Credit Ratings Company Ltd. (VIS) has reaffirmed the entity ratings of Unity Foods Limited (UFL) at ‘A/A2’, indicating a good credit quality with adequate protection factors, albeit with a ‘Negative’ outlook due to potential economic fluc…
Karachi: Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) are planning to expand their Risk-Participation Facility to $400 million from the current $200 million, aiming to enhance access to trade finance for local busin…
Karachi: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has officially voiced its opposition to the government’s proposed plan to advance trade body elections to 2025. Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh, President of FPCCI, revealed that a co…
Karachi: Meezan Bank Ltd (MEBL) released its fourth quarter results for the calendar year 2024, reporting an unconsolidated net profit after tax of PKR 24.0 billion, or PKR 13.4 per share. This marks a decline of 9% year-over-year and 7% quarter-over-…
Karachi: Gold prices in Pakistan have seen a notable increase, with the rate for one tola of 24-karat gold reaching Rs. 304,000, marking a rise of Rs. 2,500 from previous rates. The surge in domestic prices coincides with an uptick in the internationa…