In April 2025, several business developments were reported concerning companies owned by the Fauji Foundation, Army Welfare Trust (AWT), Shaheen Foundation, Bahria Foundation, and DHA Pakistan. Detailed news updates based on available sources are as follows:
Fauji Foundation Group
- The group continued its expansion across major sectors—fertilizers, cement, oil & gas, banking, food, power generation, and renewables—with a strategy to further diversify in new segments and international ventures.
- Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited (FFC) announced strong financial performance for Q1 2025 (ending March 31, 2025):
- Net profit rose by 27% to PKR 13.3 billion compared to the previous year, with consolidated profit after tax (PAT) up 39% to Rs. 17.6 billion.
- Urea offtake dropped due to market oversupply and weak farm economics, but FFC still increased its urea market share to 49% (from 45%) and maintained DAP leadership with 63% market share.
- The Board announced a first interim dividend of 70% (Rs 7.00 per share) for the period.
- Fauji Cement Company Limited (FCCL) reported a 33.57% increase in net profit, reaching Rs9.41 billion for the nine months ending March 2025, largely due to stronger revenue and cost efficiency.
- The company also continued capacity enhancements and remains a leading player in the north-zone cement market of Pakistan, despite some investor caution following the results release.
- In April 2025, Fauji Foundation and Kot Addu Power Company (KAPCO) formally expressed intent to jointly acquire a majority stake in Attock Cement Pakistan Limited (ACPL). The planned acquisition would involve each acquirer taking a 42.03% stake, subject to regulatory approval. FCCL, another Fauji entity, denied any direct involvement in this bid.
- The group highlighted its interest in expanding international fertilizer initiatives, especially in Africa, and recent moves in consumer products (meat, pasta, dairy).
- Fauji Group is also bidding for a stake in Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) as part of the national airline’s privatization efforts.
- Tax Exemptions: Fauji Foundation, along with AWT, was specifically named in the Finance Bill 2025-26 as a beneficiary of renewed and extended tax exemptions.
Army Welfare Trust (AWT)
- No specific business announcements for April 2025 were found regarding core companies. However, AWT remains a beneficiary of the government’s tax exemptions under the latest finance bill, continuing its preferential status for fiscal measures.
Shaheen Foundation, Bahria Foundation, DHA Pakistan
- No significant business or corporate news from April 2025 was available regarding new deals, major financial statements, or sector initiatives for companies or projects owned by the Shaheen Foundation, Bahria Foundation, or DHA Pakistan in the covered search material.
Summary Table: Notable April 2025 Developments
| Group/Entity | April 2025 News Highlights |
| Fauji Foundation / FFC / FCCL | – Strong Q1/9M financials: FFC profit ↑ 27%/39%; FCCL profit ↑ 33.57% – Announced Rs 7.00/share interim dividend – Seeking majority in Attock Cement (with KAPCO) – Further international expansion, consumer goods – Tax exemptions renewed |
| AWT | – Included in broad tax exemption provisions in the 2025 Finance Bill |
| Shaheen Foundation | – No new public business news found for April 2025 |
| Bahria Foundation | – No new public business news found for April 2025 |
| DHA Pakistan | – No new public business news found for April 2025 |
All financial data and acquisition intentions directly reference the cited period and are accurate as of the latest available releases. No disclosures were found for Shaheen Foundation, Bahria Foundation, or DHA Pakistan for April 2025 in the provided context.