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<ul><li>Pakistan recorded monthly IT exports of US$330mn, up by 39% YoY and by 13% MoM in Oct-2024. These monthly IT exports in Oct-2024 are higher than last 12-month average of US$287mn. This is the 13th consecutive month of YoY IT export growth, starting from October 2023.</li><li>This takes 4MFY25 IT exports to ~US$1.21bn, up by 35% YoY.</li><li>YoY jump in IT exports is due to (1) IT export companies growing client base globally, especially in GCC region, (2) relaxation in the permissible retention limit by the State Bank of Pakistan, increasing it from 35% to 50% in the Exporters' Specialized Foreign Currency Accounts, and (3) stability in PKR encouraging IT exporters to bring higher portion of profits back to Pakistan.</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Pakistan recorded monthly IT exports of US$330mn, up by 39% YoY and by 13% MoM in Oct-2024. These monthly IT exports in Oct-2024 are higher than last 12-month average of US$287mn. This is the 13th consecutive month of YoY IT export growth, starting from October 2023.This takes 4MFY25 IT exports to ~US$1.21bn, up by 35% YoY.YoY jump in IT exports is due to (1) IT export companies growing client base globally, especially in GCC region, (2) relaxation in the permissible retention limit by the State Bank of Pakistan, increasing it from 35% to 50% in the Exporters' Specialized Foreign Currency Accounts, and (3) stability in PKR encouraging IT exporters to bring higher portion of profits back to Pakistan.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Pakistan Technology: Oct-24 IT Exports up by 39% YoY to US$330mn; 4MFY25 exports up by 35% YoY

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<ul><li>Based on the Oct 2024 holding analysis, the FTSE benchmarked fund, Vanguard (the fund), has sold approx. US$66mn worth of stocks in Oct 2024, taking total selling to US$149mn out of total portfolio of US$171mn using current market price. Our sales team believes that approx. US$11mn worth of stocks are sold in first 2 weeks of Nov 2024, taking total selling to US$160mn.Resultantly, we believe, stocks worth of US$10-12mn are left with fund now.</li><li>Background: On Jul 03, 2024, FTSE Russell announced reclassification of Pakistan from Secondary Emerging to Frontier Market status with effect from Sep 23, 2024 as Pakistan failed to meet the criteria of stock count. FTSE benchmarked fund held ~US$170mn of position in Pakistan stocks as of Apr/May 2024.</li><li>Top sold positions in Oct 2024: Fund sold stocks worth of US$66mn in Oct 2024 and was fully sold in 10 out of 14 stocks by Oct 2024. HUBC and PPL were the biggest positions sold in month of Oct 2024 valuing US$9.2mn each, followed by UBL and LUCK valuing at US$7.7mn and US$5.0mn, respectively.</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Based on the Oct 2024 holding analysis, the FTSE benchmarked fund, Vanguard (the fund), has sold approx. US$66mn worth of stocks in Oct 2024, taking total selling to US$149mn out of total portfolio of US$171mn using current market price. Our sales team believes that approx. US$11mn worth of stocks are sold in first 2 weeks of Nov 2024, taking total selling to US$160mn.Resultantly, we believe, stocks worth of US$10-12mn are left with fund now.Background: On Jul 03, 2024, FTSE Russell announced reclassification of Pakistan from Secondary Emerging to Frontier Market status with effect from Sep 23, 2024 as Pakistan failed to meet the criteria of stock count. FTSE benchmarked fund held ~US$170mn of position in Pakistan stocks as of Apr/May 2024.Top sold positions in Oct 2024: Fund sold stocks worth of US$66mn in Oct 2024 and was fully sold in 10 out of 14 stocks by Oct 2024. HUBC and PPL were the biggest positions sold in month of Oct 2024 valuing US$9.2mn each, followed by UBL and LUCK valuing at US$7.7mn and US$5.0mn, respectively.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

FTSE Rebalancing Outflow; 10 out of 14 stocks sold out by Oct; Sold over US$65mn in Oct alone

<ul><li>Fueled by economic stability and fiscal consolidation, Pakistan Stock Market (PSX) is set to touch 127k by Dec 2025, suggesting return of 37% including dividend yield of 10%.</li><li>We expect re-rating in PE primarily on the back of improving macro indicators and falling bond yields which is flushing more liquidity in equities, thus helping current low PE to march towards its historic forward PE of 7x during current IMF program. We expect market forward 2026 PE to reach 5.75x from current level of 4.6x by Dec 2025.</li><li>During 2025, key drivers for the market would be (1) successful completion of IMF review and passing of FY26 budget in line with IMF guidelines, (2) credit rating upgrade for Pakistan, subsequently opening the doors for launch of Eurobonds and Sukuks, (3) Pakistan relations with new USA government and (4) successful privatization of any bleeding SOE i.e. PIAA, DISCOs alongside materialization of Reko Diq deal.</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Fueled by economic stability and fiscal consolidation, Pakistan Stock Market (PSX) is set to touch 127k by Dec 2025, suggesting return of 37% including dividend yield of 10%.We expect re-rating in PE primarily on the back of improving macro indicators and falling bond yields which is flushing more liquidity in equities, thus helping current low PE to march towards its historic forward PE of 7x during current IMF program. We expect market forward 2026 PE to reach 5.75x from current level of 4.6x by Dec 2025.During 2025, key drivers for the market would be (1) successful completion of IMF review and passing of FY26 budget in line with IMF guidelines, (2) credit rating upgrade for Pakistan, subsequently opening the doors for launch of Eurobonds and Sukuks, (3) Pakistan relations with new USA government and (4) successful privatization of any bleeding SOE i.e. PIAA, DISCOs alongside materialization of Reko Diq deal.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Pakistan Index to Reach 127k by Dec 2025; Market Re-Rating Due to Improving Economic Indicators

<ul><li>Topline Securities hosted the Pakistan Energy Conference 2024, where the Day-2 featured Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL). The session was led by Senior Management Team of the company.</li><li>PPL’s cash collection ratio improved to 81% in FY24, compared to 53% in FY23. In 1QFY25, the collection ratio improved to 100%. Management expects that this year’s collection ratio will be around 100%. Management also highlighted that, due to improved cashflows, for the first time company announced quarterly dividend (1st quarter).</li><li>Regarding the backlog of circular debt, PPL has suggested two options to the government: 1) issue bonds/TFCs as they did in the past, and 2) if in case crude oil prices decline government should keep gas prices remain unchanged and, pass the excess cash to clear the backlog.</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Topline Securities hosted the Pakistan Energy Conference 2024, where the Day-2 featured Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL). The session was led by Senior Management Team of the company.PPL’s cash collection ratio improved to 81% in FY24, compared to 53% in FY23. In 1QFY25, the collection ratio improved to 100%. Management expects that this year’s collection ratio will be around 100%. Management also highlighted that, due to improved cashflows, for the first time company announced quarterly dividend (1st quarter).Regarding the backlog of circular debt, PPL has suggested two options to the government: 1) issue bonds/TFCs as they did in the past, and 2) if in case crude oil prices decline government should keep gas prices remain unchanged and, pass the excess cash to clear the backlog.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Topline Energy Conference: Oil & Gas Development Company (OGDC) & Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL)

<ul><li>Car sales in Pakistan clocked in at 13,108 units in Oct 2024, reflecting a 112% YoY and 27% MoM increase in sales, as reported by PAMA. This takes 4MFY25 sales to 40,693 units a 50% YoY rise from 27,162 units in 4MFY24.</li><li>This increase is primarily driven by improved auto financing and a general sense of optimism and stability in the market. Auto sales are expected to rise further as interest rates decline and new models, especially hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and electric vehicles (EVs), enter the market.</li><li>Sazgar Engineering (SAZEW) once again saw the most significant rise of 296% YoY and 21% MoM to 1,002 units in Oct 2024, which was the highest sales ever recorded for SAZEW.</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Car sales in Pakistan clocked in at 13,108 units in Oct 2024, reflecting a 112% YoY and 27% MoM increase in sales, as reported by PAMA. This takes 4MFY25 sales to 40,693 units a 50% YoY rise from 27,162 units in 4MFY24.This increase is primarily driven by improved auto financing and a general sense of optimism and stability in the market. Auto sales are expected to rise further as interest rates decline and new models, especially hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and electric vehicles (EVs), enter the market.Sazgar Engineering (SAZEW) once again saw the most significant rise of 296% YoY and 21% MoM to 1,002 units in Oct 2024, which was the highest sales ever recorded for SAZEW.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Pakistan Automobiles: Car Sales Rose by 27% MoM to 13K Units in Oct 2024