International association Andersen Global expands presence in Pakistan with ‘Bridge Factor’

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Updated 26 August 2025
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International association Andersen Global expands presence in Pakistan with ‘Bridge Factor’

  • Anderson Global is an international association of firms featuring tax, legal, and valuation professionals
  • Bridge Factor firm’s expertise spans power, sustainable energy, banking, finance and infrastructure sectors

SAN FRANCISCO: Andersen Global has added transaction advisory capabilities in Central Asia through a collaboration agreement with Bridge Factor, headquartered in Pakistan.

Bridge Factor is a financial advisory firm specializing in capital raising, mergers and acquisitions, project finance, restructuring, and valuation. Operating for more than two decades, the firm’s sector expertise spans power and sustainable energy, banking and finance, infrastructure, telecom, transportation, and manufacturing, serving a client base of investors, multinationals, and government entities across Pakistan, the Middle East, Europe, and Asia.

“We work with purpose and precision to deliver clear, actionable results in complex financial environments,” said Akbar Bilgrami, CEO of Bridge Factor. 

“Our team has built a reputation for excellence by guiding clients through some of the most challenging and transformative financial transactions. Our collaboration with Andersen Global marks a significant milestone in our journey, expanding our reach and enhancing our ability to support clients navigating high stakes.”

“Expanding our transactional capabilities is a priority as we continue to build a seamless, integrated platform that delivers best-in-class advisory services to clients worldwide,” said Mark L. Vorsatz, global chairman and CEO of Andersen.

 “Bridge Factor brings the deep experience, discipline, and market relationships essential to navigating the complex financial landscapes of the region. Their exceptional track record in executing high-value corporate finance engagements, combined with their sectoral expertise, enhances our ability to deliver strategic solutions to clients.”

Andersen Global is an international association of legally separate, independent member firms comprised of tax, legal, and valuation professionals around the world. 

Established in 2013 by US member firm Andersen Tax LLC, Andersen Global now has more than 20,000 professionals worldwide and a presence in over 500 locations through its member firms and collaborating firms.


Pakistan stocks hit new all-time high as IMF clears $1.32 billion disbursement

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Pakistan stocks hit new all-time high as IMF clears $1.32 billion disbursement

  • Benchmark KSE-100 closes at record 169,456 after gaining 1,153 points amid strong buying
  • IMF said its executive board approved Pakistan’s latest loan review on Monday, unlocking about $1.2 billion

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s equity market surged to an all-time high on Tuesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index closing at 169,456, up 1,153 points (0.69 percent), as investor sentiment strengthened following the IMF’s approval of fresh disbursements under its existing loan program.

Traders attributed the record close to renewed risk appetite, driven by strong local institutional buying and confidence in the macro-economic outlook after the IMF said its executive board approved Pakistan’s latest loan review on Monday, unlocking about $1.2 billion and keeping the country’s IMF program on track. The surge extended a bullish trend that has carried the index upward through the final quarter of 2025.

In a session summary, Topline Securities said market momentum remained firmly on the upside.

“The bulls commanded today’s trading session with remarkable strength, lifting the benchmark index to breathtaking new heights,” it said. “After soaring to an intraday high of 1,297 points, the market closed at a record-breaking 169,456, gaining 1,153 points or 0.69 percent.”

Trading activity remained strong, with total volumes reaching 1.02 billion shares, while turnover rose to Rs 51.1 billion. K-Electric (KEL) led the volume chart with approximately 86.7 million shares traded, while heavyweights including Fauji Fertilizer (FFC), Lucky Cement (LUCK), Habib Bank Ltd. (HBL), Pakistan State Oil (PSO), and Maple Leaf Cement (MLCF) collectively contributed around 640 points to the index’s gain.

Analysts said improving liquidity, optimism over external financing and active participation from local mutual funds supported the rally. 

Market participants will now watch for macro data releases, fiscal performance indicators and further external funding commitments to assess whether the rally can sustain in the coming weeks.