Notice of book closure of Bank Islami Pakistan Limited

Karachi, Bank Islami Pakistan Limited informed Pakistan Stock Exchange that the transfer books of the company will be closed from March 30, 2023 to March 31, 2023 (both days inclusive).

Bank Islami Pakistan Limited was incorporated in Pakistan on October 18, 2004 as a public limited company to carry out the business of an Islamic Commercial Bank in accordance with the principles of Islamic Shariah. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) granted a ‘Scheduled Islamic Commercial Bank’ license to the Bank on March 18, 2005. The Bank is principally engaged in corporate, commercial, consumer, retail banking and investment activities.

The total numbers of shares are 1,108,703,299. The Earnings per share is 1.54 in 2020 which was 1.06 in 2019. The Profit after Taxation is 1,703,135,000 in 2020 which was 1,087,388,000 in 2019.

Transaction of 25,000 shares of Bunny’s Limited

Karachi, Bunny’s Limited informed Pakistan Stock Exchange about transaction of shares of the company. 25,000 shares @ Rs. 19.89 per share were bought from the market on March 15, 2023 through CDC.

Bunny’s Limited was incorporated in Pakistan as a private limited company on October 22, 1980, and was later converted into Public Limited Company. The company is principally engaged in manufacturing of bakery and other food products.

The total numbers of shares are 66,805,269. The Earnings per share is 2.49 in 2020 which was 2.19 in 2019. The Profit after taxation is 127,802,000 in 2020 which was 112,376,000 in 2019.

Credit of Interim Cash Dividend of Thal Limited

Karachi, Thal Limited informed Pakistan Stock Exchange that the interim cash dividend @ Rs. 1.50 per share i.e. 30% for the year ending June 30, 2023 has been credited electronically into the designated bank accounts of the shareholders of the Company on March 16, 2023.

Thal Limited was incorporated on January 31, 1966 as a public company limited by shares. The Company is engaged in the manufacture of jute goods, engineering goods, paper sack and laminate sheets.

Operating under the umbrella of the prestigious House of Habib Group, Thal Limited is engaged in six businesses and in the manufacturing of quality products serving a variety of segments. The Engineering segment is engaged in the manufacturing of automotive parts such as car air-conditioners, radiators, wiring systems and engine components while the Building Material and Allied product segment overlooks the Jute, Papersack and Laminate operations. Apart from these key operational areas, Thal Limited’s subsidiaries include renowned entities like Makro-Habib Pakistan Limited, Pakistan Industrial Aids (Private) Ltd, Noble Computer Services (Pvt) Limited and Thal Boshoku Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd.

The total number of shares of the company are 81,029,917. The Earning per share is 23.04 in 2020 which was 38.93 in 2019. The Profit after tax is 1,867,158,000 in 2020 which was 3,154,665,000 in 2019.

Board Meeting in Progress of Engro Corporation Limited

Karachi, Engro Corporation Limited informed Pakistan Stock Exchange that a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company scheduled to be held on March 16, 2023 at Karachi to consider certain corporate actions. is in progress.

Engro Corporation Limited was incorporated in Pakistan as a Public Listed Company. It is a subsidiary of Dawood Hercules Corporation Limited, which is the parent Company. The principal activity of the Company is to manage investments in subsidiary companies, associated companies and joint venture, engaged in fertilizers, PVC resin manufacturing and marketing, food, energy, development and operations of telecommunication infrastructure, LNG, Chemical terminal and storage businesses.

The Shares of the Company are 576,163,230. The Earnings pee shares of the company is 28.29 in 2020 which was 24.83 in 2019. The Company had a Profit of Rs. 16,301,478,000 in 2020 which was 14,303,318,000 in 2019.

Applied for Extension for holding Annual General Meeting of Pakistan Tobacco Company Limited

Karachi, Pakistan Tobacco Company Limited informed Pakistan Stock Exchange that the SECP for extension of time for holding Annual General Meeting for the year ended December 31, 2022 up to May 02, 2023. i.e., 2 days.

Pakistan Tobacco Company Limited was incorporated in 1947 immediately after partition, when it took over the business of the Imperial Tobacco Company of India which had been operational in the subcontinent since 1905.

The Company is a subsidiary of British American Tobacco (Investments) Limited, United Kingdom, whereas its ultimate parent company is British American Tobacco p.l.c, United Kingdom. The Company is engaged in the manufacture and sale of cigarettes/ tobacco.

The total number of shares are 255,493,792. The Earnings per share is 64.55 in 2020 which was 50.45 in 2019. The Profit after Taxation is 16,492,490,000 in 2020 which was 12,889,229,000 in 2019.

Appointment of Director of Pakistan Services Limited

Karachi, Pakistan Services Limited informed Pakistan Stock Exchange that Mr. Sadruddin Hashwami has been re-appointed as Chairman and Mr. Murtaza Hashwani as Chief Executive Officer respectively with effect from March 29, 2023.

Pakistan Services Limited was incorporated on 06 December 1958 in Pakistan as a public limited company. The Company is principally engaged in the hotel business and owns and manages the chain of Pearl Continental Hotels. The Company also owns one small sized property in Lahore operating under the budget hotel concept. The Company also grants franchise to use its trade mark and name “Pearl Continental”.

The Company is listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange with a large number of shares that are 32,524,250. The Earnings per shares of the Company is (53.62) in 2020 which was (26.55) in 2019. The Company had a loss of Rs. 1,744,014,000 in 2020 which was (863,398,000) in 2019.

Appointment of Director of Frontier Ceramics Limited

Karachi, Frontier Ceramics Limited informed Pakistan Stock Exchange that Ms. Shabina Anjum and Nadeem Khalid been appointed as Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer respectively with effect from March 16, 2023 in place of Ms. Shabina Anjum and Nadeem Khalid respectively.

Frontier Ceramics Limited was incorporated in July 1982 as a Public Limited Company. The Company is engaged in the manufacturing of tiles with brand name “FORTE”. The Principle activities of the company are manufacturing of ceramic tiles, sanitary wares and related ceramic products.

The shares of the Company are 37,873,821. The Earnings per shares of the Company is 1.16 in 2020 which was (2.34) in 2019. Their profit after Taxation is 43,852,000 in 2020 which was (88,474,000) in 2019.

Corporate Briefing Session of Hala Enterprises Limited

Karachi, Hala Enterprises Limited informed Pakistan Stock Exchange that Corporate Briefing Session of the Company will be held on March 03, 2023 at Lahore, to brief the investors/analysts about Company Financial Performance and Outlook for the year ended June 30, 2022.

Since 1974, Hala Enterprises Limited has been one of the leading innovators and market trend setters in the towel industry of the region. The company’s core business activity is centered on towel and other terry products manufacturing in the Lahore district of Pakistan. The entire manufacturing is based on custom-made items for specific clientele for export purposes. While exports are world-wide, the concentration of sales is within Europe – aimed at both the institutional and the retail sector. Hala is a completely integrated towel manufacturing unit with all facilities in-house. The total manufacturing capacity is approximately 1500 tons annually – due to which the company is able to exercise astonishing levels of flexibility when it comes to query-based orders.

The symbol “HAEL” is being used by the stock exchanges for the shares of Hala Enterprises Limited.