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Date
12-Mar-24

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Hassaan Ahmad
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PACRA Withdraw Broker Management Rating of Aba Ali Habib Securities (Pvt.) Limited

Rating Type Broker Management
Current
(12-Mar-24 )
Previous
(15-Mar-23 )
Action Withdraw Maintain
Long Term - BMR2
Short Term - -
Outlook Stable
Rating Watch - -

Subsequent to the management's decision to discontinue the Broker Management Rating of Aba Ali Habib Securities (Pvt.) Limited, PACRA has withdrawn the Broker Management Rating of Aba Ali Habib Securities (Pvt.) Limited with immediate effect.
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About the Entity
Aba Ali Habib Securities (Pvt.) Limited is a TREC holder of Pakistan Stock Exchange and a Member of Pakistan Mercantile Exchange Limited. While AAH has been operating since 1970, it was incorporated in 1996 as a Private Limited Company. AAH is registered with the SECP under Securities Brokers Regulations 2016. AAH is primarily owned by Mr. Aba Ali Habib who has been associated with the Capital Markets for over forty years, and has diversified experience in the field of Equity Brokerage. AAH’s Board comprises of six members including the CEO whereas four non-executive directors are also present. The CEO, Mr. Zahid Ali Habib possesses a diversified
experience in capital markets. He holds a Master’s Degree in Finance from IBA. He has played a key role in developing risk management system at PSX and has served on various PSX committees.

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