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OGDC continues funding in Reko Diq with $25m quarterly investment

The management of Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDC), Pakistan’s largest E&P, said it continued to ramp up investment in the Reko Diq project, with around $75 million injected during the quarter, of which $25 million represents OGDC’s share, as development work at the mine progresses without delay. This was shared during a corporate briefing session held on February 23, 2026, which

Pakistan’s sugar maker to set up subsidiary in UAE

JDW Sugar Mills Limited, a manufacturer of crystalline sugar, has announced plans to set up a subsidiary in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The listed company disclosed the development in a notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday. “The Board of JDW Sugar Mills Limited has approved the establishment /setting up of a wholly owned subsidiary company in the United Arab Emirates,”

PM approves NLC’s 30% stake in Pakistan National Shipping Corporation

Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) said it had received official communication from the Ministry of Maritime Affairs confirming that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved the National Logistic Corporation’s acquisition of a 30% shareholding in PNSC. The company shared the development in a notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) today. The PM has also approved the transfer of

Asia markets rise on better AI sentiment, Trump speech awaited

Asia’s financial markets were higher on Wednesday with Korean chipmakers leading gains, as investors double down on what they see as the safest bet on artificial intelligence (AI), while the yen remained in focus. Investors rocked by volatility in recent months were also awaiting U.S. President Donald Trump’s State of the Union speech on Tuesday evening in Washington. Market participants are br

Bank of Punjab approves Rs1bn capital injection into BOP Exchange

The Bank of Punjab (BOP) announced on Tuesday that it had approved the injection of an additional capital of Rs1.0 billion in BOP Exchange Private Limited. The decision was taken during a board meeting held on February 17, 2026, the company’s filing informed the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) today. It said that the decision was made to meet the required regulatory capital requirements and su