Lahore: In a noteworthy transaction within the financial sector, Mr. Asif Nathani, an elected Director of The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency Limited (GEMPACRA), has increased his shareholding in the company. According to a disclosure dated January 21, 2026, Mr. Nathani purchased an additional 10,000 shares at a rate of 35.73 per share, bringing his cumulative shareholding to 1,386,264 shares.

According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), this transaction represents a 1.86% change in Mr. Nathani’s holdings, classified as a big move. The acquisition was executed in the ready market on January 19, 2026, with the form of share certificates noted as CDC.

The transaction is currently pending regulatory approval, as the Fit & Proper application has been submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) in accordance with the Credit Rating Companies Regulations, 2016. The process is ongoing, reflecting compliance with the necessary regulatory framework.

This update has been disseminated to the Trading Rights Entitlement (TRE) Certificate Holders of the Exchange, ensuring transparency and alignment with the PSX Regulation 5.6.4 regarding disclosure of interest by relevant persons holding company shares.