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Express Tribune
03-08-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
CSS 2026 exam schedule announced
Listen to article The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) has released the schedule for the Central Superior Services (CSS) examinations 2026 through an advance public notice. According to the commission, the public notice for online applications for the MCQ-based preliminary test (MPT) will be issued on August 10, 2025, while applications for the MPT will be accepted from August 11 to August 25, 2025. Applicants who qualify for the MPT will be eligible to submit applications for the written CSS examination, which will be accepted from December 15 to December 30, 2025. The written CSS exam is scheduled to begin on February 4, 2026, according to the FPSC. The CSS exam serves as a key gateway to Pakistan's elite federal services, including positions in administration, foreign affairs, customs, and other civil sectors. It has traditionally attracted fresh university graduates and young professionals, with strict eligibility criteria in terms of age and number of attempts. By raising the age cap and allowing an additional attempt, the new measures aim to broaden access and provide greater flexibility for aspirants who may need more time to prepare or who enter the workforce later. Read: NA approves extension of CSS age limit, exam attempts from 2026 Earlier, National Assembly passed a resolution to increase the maximum age limit for candidates appearing in the Central Superior Services (CSS) examination from 30 to 35 years, with the new policy set to take effect from 2026, the Associated Press of Pakistan reported
Yahoo
01-08-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Medical Properties Q2 NFFO Misses Estimates, Revenues Fall Y/Y
Medical Properties Trust, Inc. MPW — also known as MPT — reported second-quarter 2025 normalized funds from operations (NFFO) per share of 14 cents, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 15 cents. This compared unfavorably with 23 cents per share recorded in the prior-year quarter. Results reflect a decrease in rent billed, income from financing leases and interest and other income revenues. Also, an increase in interest expenses in the quarter remains a concern. However, a rise in straight-line rent revenues supported the results to some extent. MPT clocked in revenues of $240.4 million in the second quarter, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $228.6 million. However, the figure declined 9.8% from the year-ago quarter. Per Edward K. Aldag, Jr., chairman, president and CEO, 'During the quarter, our portfolio of new operators continued to successfully ramp operations around the country. As expected, rental income from these operators increased significantly quarter-over-quarter and, in turn, we remain confident in our visibility to annualized pro rata cash rent of more than $1 billion by the fourth quarter of 2026.' Behind the Headlines In the reported quarter, Medical Properties' rent billed totaled $177.9 million, decreasing 3.2% from the prior-year quarter. Its straight-line rent revenues were $39.7 million, up 3.3% from the year-ago quarter. Income from financing leases of $9.9 million in the second quarter decreased 64.1% from the year-ago quarter. Interest and other income were $12.9 million, down 23% from the year-ago period. Medical Properties' interest expenses were up 27.9% year over year to $129.7 million. In the second quarter, MPW sold a post-acute facility with the most recent annualized cash rents of nearly $4 million for aggregate proceeds of around $28 million and an approximate $5 million real estate gain. MPW's Balance Sheet Position Medical Properties exited the second quarter of 2025 with cash and cash equivalents of $509.8 million, down from $673.5 million as of March 31, 2025. As of June 30, 2025, it had an adjusted net debt to adjusted annualized EBITDA ratio of 9.6. MPW's Zacks Rank Medical Properties currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. Medical Properties Trust, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise Medical Properties Trust, Inc. price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart | Medical Properties Trust, Inc. Quote Performance of Other REITs American Tower Corporation AMT reported its second-quarter 2025 adjusted FFO, attributable to AMT common stockholders per share, of $2.60, meeting the Zacks Consensus Estimate. This compares favorably with the prior year's reported figure of $2.54. Results reflected a year-over-year rise in revenues, aided by revenue growth across its property and service operations segment. AMT recorded healthy year-over-year organic tenant billings growth of 4.7% and total tenant billings growth of 5.2%. Digital Realty Trust DLR reported second-quarter 2025 core FFO per share of $1.87, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.74. FFO per share also increased 13.3% year over year. DLR's result reflected steady leasing momentum with better rental rates amid rising demand. The company raised its 2025 core FFO guidance range. Note: Anything related to earnings presented in this write-up represents funds from operations (FFO), a widely used metric to gauge the performance of REITs. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report American Tower Corporation (AMT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) : Free Stock Analysis Report Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (MPW) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research 擷取數據時發生錯誤 登入存取你的投資組合 擷取數據時發生錯誤 擷取數據時發生錯誤 擷取數據時發生錯誤 擷取數據時發生錯誤
Barnama
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Barnama
50,000 Visitors Expected To Attend Tawau International Cultural Festival
TAWAU, July 31 (Bernama) -- A total of 50,000 visitors are expected to attend the three-day Tawau International Cultural Festival (FKAT), which began at the Tawau Municipal Council (MPT) Square here today. Assistant Minister to the Sabah Chief Minister, Datuk Nizam Abu Bakar Titingan, said 30 local ethnic groups will also take part in the festival, joined by participants from Indonesia, the Philippines and Kazakhstan. 'The FKAT, held since 2011, is not just a platform to celebrate the diverse cultural heritage of ethnic groups in Tawau, but to improve community harmony and unity, including establishing good relations with the people from countries in the region.
The Star
15-07-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Bersatu proposes united opposition front
PETALING JAYA: Bersatu is proposing the formation of a united opposition front involving parties outside the government bloc to coordinate a joint stand on matters affecting the people. According to party secretary-general Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali, the proposal was put forward during the party's supreme leadership council (MPT) meeting and will be discussed at the Perikatan Nasional presidential council meeting later this weekend. He said that the party leaders have also agreed to have party president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin lead the efforts to initiate this collaboration. Azmin added that Muhyiddin had also instructed Bersatu leaders to intensify groundwork in key constituencies ahead of the Sabah state election. "The MPT is confident that the people of Sabah are receptive to and support the struggle of Bersatu and Perikatan Nasional," he said in a statement on Tuesday (July 15). The council also confirmed the party's annual general assembly will take place on Sept 6–7 in Shah Alam, Selangor, with a ninth-anniversary dinner to be held on the final night, expected to host over 2,000 guests. Azmin said the council had also approved the launch of the Infaq Bersatu fundraising programme, inviting contributions from the public to support its pro-rakyat agenda. Additionally, he said that Bersatu would mobilise its leaders and supporters for the "Himpunan Turun Anwar" rally at Dataran Merdeka on July 26, scheduled to begin at 2pm. "This peaceful gathering aims to defend the Constitution and the rule of law, and to stand against oppression," said Azmin.
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Medical Properties Stock Gains 14% in 6 Months: Will the Trend Last?
Shares of Medical Properties Trust MPW — also known as MPT — have gained 14% in the past six months, outperforming the industry's growth of 9.8%. This healthcare real estate investment trust (REIT), carrying a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), is engaged in acquiring and developing net-leased healthcare facilities. Its properties consist of general acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, post-acute care facilities, freestanding ER/urgent care facilities and other assets. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Let us decipher the possible factors behind the surge in the stock price. The senior citizens' population is expected to rise in the years ahead. As a result, the national healthcare expenditure by senior citizens, who constitute a major customer base of healthcare services and incur higher healthcare expenditures than the average population, will likely increase in the upcoming period. Moreover, the healthcare sector is relatively immune to the macroeconomic problems faced by office, retail and apartment companies and offers stability to the company amid volatility in the market. This is because even amid tough economic conditions, consumers need to spend on healthcare services while curtailing discretionary purchases. Medical Properties leases facilities to healthcare operating companies. These facilities generally have initial fixed lease terms of at least 15 years, with most including five-year renewal options. More than 99% of its leases provide annual rent escalations based on increases in the Consumer Price Index. Strategic sell-outs provide the company with the dry powder to reinvest in opportunistic developments and redevelopments. In the first quarter of 2025, MPT sold two facilities and an ancillary facility for approximately $20 million, resulting in a gain on real estate of $8.1 million. Medical Properties has been making efforts to enhance its liquidity position and financial strength. As of May 7, 2025, the company had approximately $1.3 billion of liquidity. After the February 2025 refinancing transactions, the company has no debt maturities coming due in the next twelve months. Its access to diverse capital sources through capital recycling and internal cash flow provides ample financial flexibility and is likely to support its growth endeavors. With the factors mentioned above, the positive trend in the stock is expected to continue in the near term. Operator concentration risk, potential tenant bankruptcies and substantial debt burden remain concerns for Medical Properties. Any further reduction in dividend payouts will likely decrease shareholder value. Some better-ranked stocks from the broader REIT sector include SBA Communications SBAC and Omega Healthcare Investors OHI, each carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for SBAC's 2025 FFO per share has moved 3 cents northward to $12.74 over the past two months. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for OHI's 2025 FFO per share has moved a cent northward to $3.03 over the past week. Note: Anything related to earnings presented in this write-up represents funds from operations (FFO), a widely used metric to gauge the performance of REITs. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report SBA Communications Corporation (SBAC) : Free Stock Analysis Report Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. (OHI) : Free Stock Analysis Report Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (MPW) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research
