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Date
04-Sep-23

Analyst
Muhammad Mubashir Nazir
mubashir.nazir@pacra.com
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PACRA Suspends the Entity Ratings of Ismail Construction Company (Pvt.) Limited

Rating Type Entity
Current
(04-Sep-23 )
Previous
(02-Mar-23 )
Action Suspended Maintain
Long Term - BBB-
Short Term - A2
Outlook Stable
Rating Watch - -

Due to the management’s willingness to discontinue the ratings, the ratings have been suspended.
Further, the PACRA fee has not been paid.

About the Entity
Ismail Construction (Pvt.) Limited was established by Mr. Syed Sultan Sikandar as a sole proprietor entity in 1966 which was converted by his sons into a private limited company later in 2006. The executive and operational roles are held by Mr.Syed Muhammad Ismail and Mr. Sana Ullah who are also board members and are equal shareholders. M/s. Hafiz Asim & Co. Chartered Accountants, are the external auditors of the Company. Mr.Syed Muhammad Ismail is the chief executive officer (CEO) of the Company and is supported by experienced team members. Significant projects to its credit include the Construction of the Central Prison, Mardan, the establishment Of Agriculture University Swat, and the Construction of the working Folk Grammar School at Kohat.

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