Pay private companies to announce fair profits for minority shareholders “: Dipam SECY

The Ministry of Investment and Public Asset Management (Dipam) again confirmed its commitment to create value through public sector institutions (PSES) in the 26th fiscal year, after performing historical profits distributions in the previous year.

In FY25, Central Public Sector Institutions (CPSES) distributed a standard 1.50 Kah rupees in stock profits.

Moreover, the government has received 740.17 billion rupees of stock profits from stocks made by the public sector throughout this period.

Although only 10 % of the total market value is calculated, CPSES contributed about 25 % of all profits payments, confirming its increasing role in delivering the value of shareholders.

Dipam Secretary confirmed that his focus on creating value through PSES will continue in the 26th fiscal year, and encourages greater participation in the market in high -performance public sector shares. The fund managers have been urged to consider PSE more in their governorates, given their consistent financial performance, strong public budgets, and high profit returns.

Dipam has also stressed the importance of the participation of retailers, elderly and minority shareholders in enhancing the course of governance and listed PSES growth. He pointed out that their participation plays a vital role in creating value in the long run.

In a major message to the broader companies sector, Dipam said, “Pay private companies to announce fair profits to minority shareholders.” The administration called for more fair practices in all fields to ensure that all investor categories get a fair share of profits. Dipam pointed to its greatest goal, and Dipam’s motive to “make stock markets a better place for investors”, by enhancing transparency, rewarding shareholders’ confidence, and leading sustainable value across the two sectors.