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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.
