2025-07-30
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The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (PACRA) issued this methodology to standardize how qualitative factors influence credit ratings across all sectors. The framework requires analysts to systematically evaluate Ownership, Governance, and Management as primary drivers of financial obligation fulfillment, while incorporating Environmental and Social (ESG) considerations. By applying subjective judgment alongside historical experience, PACRA ensures forward-looking rating opinions that accurately reflect disproportionate downside risks and sector-specific nuances.