Thatta Cement says restructuring talks underway for Pakistan Services Ltd to settle IHC case
Thatta Cement disclosed that a restructuring of Pakistan Services Ltd (PSL) is being negotiated to resolve a pending Islamabad High Court case, after recent share‑holding changes involving AKD Group and Dawood Jan Mohammad.
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Legal uncertainty around PSL restructuring weighs on hospitality exposure; avoid buying PSL.
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Open on Business Recorder## Background
Thatta Cement Company Limited (THCCL) informed the Pakistan Stock Exchange that a proposed restructuring of Pakistan Services Limited (PSL) is currently being negotiated to settle a matter before the Islamabad High Court (IHC). The company said the restructuring will be formalised through definitive agreements and communicated to the exchange and relevant authorities.
## Recent Shareholding Activity
- July 14, 2025: AKD Group Holdings (Private) Limited acquired a 27.95% stake in PSL for over Rs6.36 billion. - July 2025: Dawood Jan Mohammad purchased 28% of PSL’s voting shares at Rs700 per share. - October 14, 2025: Thatta Cement announced a 28% stake acquisition in PSL for Rs6.45 billion (Rs710 per share).
## Court Intervention
On February 24, 2026, the IHC directed PSL to defer its directors’ elections and suspended any further share‑transfer or board‑composition actions, maintaining a status‑quo on the company’s ownership and management structure.
## Implications for PSL
The restructuring aims to resolve the legal impasse and stabilise the company’s governance. However, the ongoing court involvement and recent rapid changes in ownership create uncertainty for investors, particularly in the hospitality sector where PSL operates Pearl Continental hotels and franchise arrangements.
## Outlook
If the restructuring is concluded successfully, it could clear the legal cloud and restore confidence. Until then, the case remains a risk factor for PSL shareholders.