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Date
10-Feb-25

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Tasveeb Idrees
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PACRA Withdraws the Entity Ratings of Eastern Garments (Pvt). Limited

Rating Type Entity
Current
(10-Feb-25 )
Previous
(16-Feb-24 )
Action Withdraw Maintain
Long Term - A-
Short Term - A2
Outlook Stable
Rating Watch - -

Subsequent to the management's decision to discontinue the entity ratings of Eastern Garments (Pvt.) Limited, PACRA withdraws the entity ratings of Eastern Garments (Pvt). Limited with immediate effect.
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About the Entity
Eastern Garments (Pvt.) Limited, incorporated in 1980, is engaged in the production and sale of knitwear and woven garments. Its operations comprise knitting, dyeing, finishing, printing, embroidery, and stitching. The Company’s production facilities are divided into eight units, all located in Sindh Industrial Trading Estate, Karachi. The Company’s shareholding rests equally with Mr. Noor Mohammed and his son, Mr. Nizar Noor.
Overall control of the Company vests in a two-member Board of Directors, comprising the sponsors. Mr. Noor Mohammed, the Chairman and CEO of Eastern Garments has a background in banking and brings with him over four decades of experience in the textile industry. Mr. Nizar Noor has been serving as the Managing Director of the Company since 1997. The Company's management team comprises experienced and professional individuals for the execution of operational matters.

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