May 21, 2026

Gong Ceremony to Celebrate the Listing of Sitara Petroleum Service Limited

Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) hosted a Gong Ceremony to mark the official listing of Sitara Petroleum Service Limited, following the successful completion of its landmark Initial Public Offering (IPO). This milestone event celebrated Sitara Petroleum’s achievement and underscored the growing strength, depth and resilience of Pakistan’s capital markets.​

The IPO generated record-breaking investor participation, raising PKR 4.8 billion and ranking among the largest private sector IPOs in Pakistan’s history. The Book Building tranche of 126 million shares was fully subscribed within 8 minutes and oversubscribed by 7 times, while the Retail tranche of 42 million shares was oversubscribed by 3.4 times, with approximately 24,000 applications nationwide. In total, the transaction comprised 279.9 million shares, representing 16.66% of post-IPO paid-up capital.​

​The ceremony was graced by the presence of Mr. Farrukh H. Sabzwari, CEO, Pakistan Stock Exchange; Mr. Zaheer Baig, CEO, Sitara Petroleum Service Limited; Mr. Shahid Ali Habib, CEO, Arif Habib Limited; senior representatives of SECP; leadership of CDC and NCCPL; Mr. Bilal Farooq Zardi, CEO, PSBA; members of PSX’s Board of Directors and senior management; and representatives from leading brokerage houses, capital market institutions, and investor groups.

June 15, 2026

SLM Gong Ceremony Marking a Milestone in Pakistan’s Capital Market

The Gong Ceremony of Service Long March Tyres Limited’s historic IPO was celebrated at PSX, marking Pakistan’s largest ever IPO. Oversubscribed within seconds, the offering raised PKR 7.78 billion and set new benchmarks for investor participation.

Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, Federal Minister for Finance & Revenue, highlighted the importance of private sector participation in driving industrial growth. Farrukh H. Sabzwari, MD & CEO of PSX, emphasized record investor numbers and market resilience.

The Chairman of Service Long March Tyres Limited (Pakistan) & Chaoyang Long March Tyre Co. Ltd. (China) was present to lead the celebration, reaffirming the joint venture’s commitment to advancing industrial growth and strengthening Pakistan–China cooperation.

Omar Saeed, CEO of SLM, expressed gratitude to investors and shared expansion plans, while Shahid Ali Habib, CEO of Arif Habib Limited, noted the unprecedented success. Ali Farid Khwaja of SECP, You Hang from the Chinese Consortium, and Ruhail Muhammad, Chairman PSX, all underscored the strength of Pakistan–China collaboration and investor confidence.

This milestone strengthens Pakistan’s capital markets, boosts investor sentiment, and highlights the country’s industrial growth potential.

Feb 10, 2026

Pak-Qatar General Takaful (PQGTL) Makes History on PSX

Pak-Qatar General Takaful (PQGTL) has officially listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) following a record-breaking IPO, with the book-building portion oversubscribed 21x and the public offering 9.6x. This milestone makes PQGTL Pakistan’s first Dedicated Non-Life Takaful Operator to go public, marking a new era for Shariah-compliant financial products. The success of this IPO reflects strong investor confidence in Pakistan’s Islamic finance sector and its growing potential in the capital markets.

June 17, 2026

Pakistan Stock Exchange and Paklaunch hosted an exclusive Meetup

Pakistan Stock Exchange and Paklaunch hosted an exclusive Meetup, bringing together leading founders, investors, policymakers, and ecosystem builders shaping Pakistan’s startup and investment landscape.

The evening fostered meaningful conversations, valuable introductions, and stronger connections — from founders meeting potential partners to investors engaging with emerging startups, the event showcased the power of collaboration in driving innovation and entrepreneurship.

Among the distinguished voices contributing to the dialogue were Aly Fahd, Founder & CEO Paklaunch, Ali Farid Khwaja, SECP Commissioner, Dr. Ishrat Husain, Former Governor SBP, and Farrukh H. Sabzwari, MD PSX, alongside many other influential leaders.

The strong turnout and engagement made this event especially meaningful.

August 24, 2026

Gong Ceremony to Celebrate the Listing of Tasdeeq Information Services Limited

Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) hosted a Gong Ceremony to mark the official listing of Tasdeeq Information Services Limited, following the successful completion of its landmark Initial Public Offering (IPO). This milestone event celebrated Tasdeeq’s achievement as the first licensed credit bureau in Pakistan to be listed on PSX, underscoring the growing diversity and resilience of Pakistan’s capital markets.

The IPO generated overwhelming investor participation, with the offering of 150 million shares oversubscribed more than 21 times.

The ceremony was graced by the presence of Mr. Syed Ahmad Abbas, Head of Business Development & Listing, along with senior management of PSX; Mr. Mumtaz Syed, CEO, Tasdeeq Information Services Limited; Mr. Mohammed Sohail, CEO, Topline Securities Limited; Mr. Bilal Farooq Zardi, CEO & Secretary General, PSBA; Mr. Zahid Latif Khan, Senior Vice Chairman, PSBA; and representatives from leading brokerage houses, capital market institutions, and investor groups.

July 06, 2026

PSX welcomed Mr. Shahmir Khaliq, Head of Services at Citi, and the accompanying Citi delegation

Pakistan Stock Exchange welcomed Mr. Shahmir Khaliq, Head of Services at Citi, and the accompanying Citi delegation.

During the visit, the delegation engaged in discussions with Mr. Ruhail Muhammad, Chairman, PSX; Mr. Farrukh H. Sabzwari, CEO, PSX; Mr. Badiuddin Akber, CEO, CDC; and Mr. Naveed Qazi, CEO, NCCPL, focusing on areas of mutual interest and opportunities to strengthen Pakistan’s capital market ecosystem.

May 15, 2026

PSX and SECP hosted IPO Roundtable Gujranwala, in Collaboration with Darson Securities Limited

​Hosted by Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) and the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), the event provided a valuable platform to engage with Gujranwala’s dynamic business community and highlight the opportunities that IPOs offer for growth, expansion, and capital market participation.

The session was honored by the presence of Imtiaz Haider and Ali Farid Khuwaja, Commissioners, SECP; Farrukh H. Sabzwari, CEO, Pakistan Stock Exchange; Zaheer Baig, CEO, Sitara Petroleum Service Limited; Ahmad Lone, Founder & Chairman, Gujranwala Business Centre; Muhammad Ali Hamyoon Butt, President, GCCI; Syed Ahtesham Mazhar, President, Sialkot Chamber of Commerce & Industry; Malik Dil Awayz, CEO, Darson; Anwar Dar, Founder & Chairman, GIFT University; Bilal Farooq Zardi, CEO, PSBA; Saima Sarfraz, President, Women Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Gujrat; and Dr. Mobashar Sadik, CEO, IFMP.​