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Pakistan’s SLG-Trax eyes acquiring Singapore’s Finova

Pakistan’s Secure Logistic-Trax Ltd (SLG-Trax) has approved talks to acquire Singapore-based Finova Technologies, following the grant of an NBFC (Non-Banking Finance Company) license to its subsidiary LogiServe (Pvt) Ltd. The listed company disclosed the development in its notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday. “Following up on the issuance of NBFC license to LogiServe (Pvt)

Intra-day update: rupee inches up against US dollar

The Pakistani rupee maintained positive momentum against the US dollar, appreciating 0.06% during the opening hours of trading in the inter-bank market on Friday. At 10am, the currency was hovering at 281.10, a gain of Re0.17 against the greenback. On Thursday, the local unit closed at 281.27. Globally, the yen edged lower on Friday, trimming its sharpest weekly gain in more than four mon

KSE-100 nears 166,000 in early trade amid positive momentum

Positive momentum persisted at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), with the benchmark KSE-100 Index hovering near the 166,000 level during the opening hours of trading on Thursday. At 10:20am, the benchmark index was hovering at 165,912.81, an increase of 272.48 points or 0.16%. Buying interest was observed in key sectors, including automobile assemblers, commercial banks, oil and gas explora

PSX extends winning streak despite volatility

The Pakis­tan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed at a record high on Wednesday, settling above 165,500 points despite significant volatility. The benchmark index reached a new intraday high of 166,522 before experiencing a sharp fluctuation. Following a strong rally, the market experienced heavy selling pressure, causing the index to decline by as much as 1,338 points. However, the market ended with a

Another stab at circular debt

The government’s Rs1.225 trillion syndicated financing deal with 18 banks — the largest in Pakistan’s history — is being trumpeted as a landmark move to ease the power sector’s crippling circular debt. Tied to an existing surcharge on electricity bills, the cashflow-backed plan is touted as a step towards fiscal stability and energy sector reform. Yet critics and supporters warn that, without deep