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Nishat Group entities eye control of Rafhan Maize with plan to acquire up to 75.69% shares

Rafhan Maize Products Company Limited (RMPCL) has received a firm intention from Nishat Group–linked entities and members of the Mansha family to acquire control and up to 75.69% of its voting shares. RPMPL, one of Pakistan’s largest agro-based companies, disclosed the development in its notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday. The company said the intention was conveyed throug

PSX falls 133 points in choppy trading

Trading remained choppy on Wednesday at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) as the market struggled to find clear direction amid a mix of positive economic developments and sector-specific concerns. The benchmark KSE-100 index ended slightly in the red, reflecting investor caution and a consolidation phase following the recent upside. The index oscillated between the intra-day high of 171,393 and

Strong buying at PSX, KSE-100 up over 1,100 points in early trade

Bullish momentum was observed at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), with the benchmark KSE-100 gaining over 1,100 points during the opening minutes of trading on Thursday. At 9:50am, the benchmark index was hovering at 171,455.35, an increase of 1,141.50 points or 0.67%. Buying was observed in key sectors, including cement, commercial banks, oil and gas exploration companies, OMCs, power gen

Government asks ADB for power debt support

Federal Minister for Power Division Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari has sought the Asian Development Bank's (ADB) support in addressing power sector debt repayment challenges and in building confidence among private investors. According to an official statement issued on Wednesday, Leghari met with a delegation of the ADB led by Leah Gutierrez, Director General, Central and West Asia Department.

Consumer confidence falls in Pakistan amid rising prices, unemployment

Consumer confidence in Pakistan fell sharply in the first quarter of FY2025–26, reflecting caution among households even as overall sentiment remains stronger than last year. The Consumer Confidence Index dropped to 86.4 from 96.2 in the previous quarter, a decline of 10.2%. Compared to the same period last year when it stood at 72.9, the index is up 18.5%, indicating that broader stabilization is