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LSE Capital has submitted an IPO application for its third special purpose acquisition company, seeking to raise Rs500 million. The filing extends the firm's growing SPAC sponsorship business.
The acquisition offer covering Escorts Investment Bank (ESBL) has had its 90-day window extended, with the offer price and terms unchanged.
Officials say PIA has selected former Ethiopian Airlines CEO Tewolde Gebremariam to run the airline, a credibility boost for its Arif Habib led owners as they try to revive the carrier.
The Bank of Punjab (BOP) has received the highest long-term credit rating of AAA from PACRA, an upgrade from its previous AA+, reflecting stronger financial health and improved operational performance.
Al Shaheer Corporation Limited's CEO, Muhammad Farrukh, has announced plans to acquire a controlling stake in the company through a share purchase agreement and a mandatory public offer, with AKD Securities Limited acting as the offer manager.
Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited (PIACL) has appointed Lt Gen (retd) Anwar Ali Hyder as its first Chairman, following the transfer of management control to the Arif Habib Corporation-led consortium, marking a new chapter for the privatized national carrier.
The government has formally transferred management control of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) to a consortium led by Arif Habib Corporation, marking a significant milestone in the airline's privatization process.
Pakistan International Airlines has officially transitioned to new management under the Arif Habib-led consortium, marking a significant step in its privatization with a substantial equity injection planned for modernization.
Select Technologies Limited, a subsidiary of Air Link Communication, saw its initial public offering oversubscribed by 3.2 times, indicating strong investor confidence in the company and the broader smart devices manufacturing sector.
LSE Capital raised its stake in Digital Custodian Company to 54.01 percent in May 2026, buying an extra 5.75 percent from a co-investor to secure majority control of a firm building digital asset custody infrastructure in Pakistan.
Burj Clean Energy Modaraba inaugurated a 7.5MW wind captive power project at Power Cement's plant in May 2026, Pakistan's first green captive power deal of its kind, backed by a Rs1.5 billion bank finance facility.
The Pakistan Stock Exchange dropped Escorts Investment Bank from its eligible lists for Securities Lending and Borrowing and Margin Financing, effective 11 May 2026. The change removes a source of leverage-driven demand for the small-cap share.
The Arif Habib-led consortium notified the Privatisation Commission of its intent to acquire the remaining 25 percent of PIA, paving the way for full private ownership of the national airline. The group, which includes Fatima Fertilizer and FFC, is investing about Rs180 billion in total.
Trust Securities & Brokerage opened a 150 percent rights issue priced at Re1 per share, asking shareholders for fresh capital. The offer is heavily dilutive for holders who do not subscribe.
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