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Crescent Star Technologies Accelerates AI and Digital Innovation Expansion

Crescent Star Technologies (Pvt.) Ltd (CST), a tech-focused subsidiary of the Crescent Star Insurance Limited (CSIL) Group, has initiated its next phase of enterprise growth as the Group's dedicated technology and digital innovation unit.

CST was established to develop specialized software solutions for the insurance, financial services, and corporate sectors. Its core capabilities span artificial intelligence (AI), digital distribution, process automation, business intelligence analytics, enterprise software engineering, and customer-centric platforms.

To support this strategic direction, Ms. Momina Kamal Cheema was appointed Head of Operations, effective August 1, 2026, operating out of the Group’s Islamabad facility. Possessing a strong research and academic foundation in AI, large language models (LLMs), software engineering, and technology project management, she leads CST’s AI deployment and digital transformation initiatives.

CST’s operational focus includes:

• AI-enabled insurance platforms and virtual customer support assistants
• Automated online policy issuance and claims handling
• Digital insurance distribution and customer acquisition frameworks
• Data analytics, business intelligence, and process automation
• Custom enterprise software development and corporate tech consulting

CST will initially work closely with Crescent Star Insurance Limited to build modern digital capabilities and elevate customer experience, before expanding its service offerings to external institutions across Pakistan and select international markets.

Crescent Star Insurance Limited has announced that the Sindh High Court has approved a scheme of arrangement for the merger of its subsidiary, Crescent Star Foods (Pvt) Ltd, with PICIC Insurance Limited, according to a notice submitted to the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Under the approved scheme, Crescent Star Foods will be merged into PICIC Insurance, which will remain the surviving listed entity.

As part of the transaction, PICIC Insurance will issue approximately 7.9 billion ordinary shares to the shareholders of Crescent Star Foods, including Crescent Star Insurance, based on the approved share swap ratio.

Following the merger, Crescent Star Insurance’s investment in its subsidiary will be replaced by shareholding in PICIC Insurance, effectively consolidating its position within the listed insurance entity.

The company described the transaction as a strategic move to unlock value from its subsidiary and strengthen its presence in the capital markets. The implementation of the merger remains subject to completion of regulatory and procedural requirements, including filings with the registrar and credit of shares into shareholders’ CDC accounts.

Crescent Star Luxuries Rebrands to Crescent Star Ventures, Pivots to Corporate Advisory

Crescent Star Insurance Limited (CSIL) announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Crescent Star Luxuries (Private) Limited, has secured official approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) to change its corporate name to Crescent Star Ventures (Private) Limited.

Alongside the rebranding, the subsidiary is transitioning its primary business focus toward corporate advisory and financial consultancy services. The updated scope encompasses guidance on corporate governance, business restructuring, strategic mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and capital market transaction advisory.

Following the formal name change, Crescent Star Ventures will apply for all required licenses, registrations, and regulatory permissions from the SECP to commence operations in its new domain. This pivot aligns with the Group’s broader strategy to expand its footprint in corporate advisory and financial structuring by leveraging its regulatory and capital markets experience.