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KAPCO, Fauji Cement acquire 92.03% controlling stake in Attock Cement

Kot Addu Power Company Limited (KAPCO) announced on Monday that Fauji Cement Company Limited and KAPCO had successfully taken over a controlling stake (92.03%) in Attock Cement. This was announced in a notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange today. “We would like to inform that the transaction has been executed today, i.e. on April 24, 2026, upon completion of all contractual conditions and co

Indus Motor to invest another Rs1bn for ‘localisation of parts’

Indus Motor Company Limited (INDU) announced that its board has approved an additional investment of Rs1 billion (~$3.59 million) to enhance what it called localisation of production. The company, the maker of Toyota-brand vehicles in the country, shared the development in its notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday. “This is in continuation of our letter dated August 30, 2024,

Oil rises 1% as US-Iran peace talks stall

Oil prices were up more than 1% on Monday as peace talks between the US and Iran stalled while shipments through the Strait of Hormuz remained limited, keeping global oil supplies tight. Brent crude futures rose $1.35, or 1.3%, to $106.68 a barrel by 0453 GMT, retreating from early session gains of over $2 a barrel. US West Texas Intermediate was at $95.35 a barrel, up 95 cents, or 1%. Last

Selling continues amid US-Iran tensions, KSE-100 down 2,200 points

Selling pressure continued unabated at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index shedding nearly 2,200 points during the first half of the trading session on Friday. At 12pm, the benchmark index was hovering at 167,007.65, down by 2,165.72 points or 1.28%. Selling was observed in key sectors, including automob

Pakistan completes $3.45bn UAE repayment: SBP

Pakistan has cleared all outstanding deposits owed to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced on Friday, as it repaid $1 billion to the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development. “SBP repaid deposit of $1 billion to Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), UAE, on 23 April 2026,” said the central bank. “Deposits of $2.45 billion were repaid last week. This completes the