Thursday, August 27 2026

HUBC profit rises 9% to Rs56bn, declares Rs5 dividend
The Hub Power Company Limited (PSX: HUBC) recorded a 9% increase in its consolidated net profit for the year ended June 30, 2026, with net profit for the year climbing to Rs56.26bn from Rs51.77bn in the corresponding period last year. Showing this steady bottom-line growth, the company's basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) attributable to owners of the holding company expanded to Rs38.26 from Rs35.56 in FY25, while EPS from continuing operations rose to Rs38.26 from Rs35.44. The Board of Directors has declared a final cash dividend of Rs5.00 per share (50%) for the financial year ended June 30, 2026. This is in addition to interim dividends of Rs15.00 per share (150%) already paid during the financial year.
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Tuesday, August 18 2026

Pakistan power generation grows 7% YoY; fuel cost climbs 38% in July
Power generation in Pakistan reached 15,112 GWh in July 2026, up 7% YoY from July 2025. Back in July 2025, power generation stood at 14,123 GWh. The generation is the “second-highest for any July month, amid the highest-ever hydel, local coal and imported coal generation,” said Arif Habib Limited (AHL) in a note on Tuesday. On a monthly basis, power generation improved by 13% from 13,431 GWh in June 2026.
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