Bata Pakistan Ltd. Announces AGM Date

Lahore, Bata Pakistan Ltd. will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on April 24, 2024, at 10:00 AM. The company confirmed today that the meeting is scheduled to discuss standard annual topics pertinent to shareholder interests. The location and detailed agenda of the meeting remain undisclosed.

Adamjee Life Assurance Company Limited Announces AGM and Ex-Price Date

Karachi, Adamjee Life Assurance Company Limited today announced that its Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on April 25, 2024, at 11:00 AM. In addition to the AGM, the company will also observe an ex-price date starting April 16, 2024. Specific details regarding the venue and topics for discussion at the AGM are yet to be disclosed.

Merit Packaging Ltd. Schedules AGM Alongside Book Closure

Karachi, Merit Packaging Ltd. has declared that it will close its transfer books on May 6, 2024, which will coincide with its Annual General Meeting (AGM). The AGM is scheduled for the same day, at 15:00. These events are critical for shareholder engagement and corporate governance.

Pakistan Stock Exchange: Detailed Market Summary for April 23, 2024

Karachi, The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSE) reported substantial financial data as of April 23, 2024, showcasing key metrics in trading performance across several indices and security types.

The PSE currently hosts 524 listed companies with a total paid-up capital amounting to Rs. 1,676,887 million. Market capitalization stands impressively at approximately Rs. 9.9 trillion. On the day of reporting, the exchange saw a traded volume of over 655 million shares, with a total traded value of Rs. 24.5 billion.

In terms of market activity, 170 companies advanced, 179 declined, and 22 remained unchanged out of a total of 371. In the realm of debt securities, the PSE listed 13 public debt securities with an issue size of Rs. 60 billion and 23 privately placed securities totaling Rs. 507.6 billion. Additionally, there are 9 listed open-end mutual funds.

Several major indices recorded fluctuations on the day. The KSE-100 Index decreased slightly by 74.05 points, a -0.10 percent change, closing at 71,846.64. The KSE-All Shares Index saw a decrease of 98.78 points, closing at 47,130.64. Conversely, the KSE-30 Index showed a negligible increase of 0.50 points. The KMI-30 Index, tracking large-cap stocks, increased by 77.91 points. Other indices like the BKTI and OGTI saw declines of 63.22 and 50.52 points, respectively.

The PSX Dividend 20 Index experienced the largest drop of 255.63 points, while the UPP 9 Index noted an increase of 61.23 points. Noteworthy, the JS Global Multinational Index saw a notable increase of 108.61 points.