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Day: August 21, 2025

Cheratc Cement Profit Soars 116% on Margin Expansion

Islamabad: Cherat Cement Company Ltd. (CHCC) posted a remarkable 116% year-on-year surge in its fourth-quarter profit for fiscal year 2025, reaching PkR1.8 billion (EPS: PkR9.51). This impressive performance surpassed the PkR854 million (EPS: PkR4.40)…

Meezan Bank Profits Dip, Non-Performing Loans Rise

Islamabad: Meezan Bank Limited (MEBL) reported a 9% year-on-year decline in its standalone profit after tax, reaching Rs24.1 billion in the second quarter of 2025. This translates to earnings per share (EPS) of Rs13.4 for the quarter, bringing the fir…

OGDC Poised To Recover Rs80 Billion From Uch Power Plant

Islamabad: Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDC) anticipates recovering approximately Rs80 billion from Uch Power Plant as part of the ongoing resolution of the power sector’s circular debt, a key takeaway from the Pakistan Day Conference 202…

Historic Tax Reforms Hailed By Businesses

Islamabad: The government’s decision to shift tax policy control from the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to the Ministry of Finance has been met with widespread acclaim from the business sector, with many calling it a game-changing reform for Pakistan…

KSE-100 Index Plunges Nearly 1% In Bearish Trading Session

Islamabad: Pakistan’s benchmark KSE-100 index suffered a significant decline on Monday, shedding nearly 1% of its value amidst a bearish trading session. The index closed at 149,235.26, down 1,355.74 points, marking a 0.90% decrease from the previous …

KSE-100 Soars As Floods, Debt, And Investment Dominate Headlines

Islamabad: The KSE-100 index surged by 820 points yesterday, closing at 150,591 with a trading volume of 664 million shares, even as Pakistan grapples with the aftermath of devastating floods, a substantial external debt burden, and ongoing efforts to…