MG Morning Breeze: Updates to Skim before Market

September 01, 2025 (MLN): Morning Breeze aims to lessen the load for its readers by curating noteworthy updates from the preceding day.

• Weekly Market Roundup

The market slipped slightly during the week, as investors grappled with rollover pressures, a weak economic outlook, and a national flood alert. Read more

• Key Pakistan Market Stats and Economic Indicators

Weekly roundup of Key Economic releases and market data and statistics Read more

• Pakistan’s Ministry of Finance Retires Over PKR 1.1 Trillion in Debt, Alleviating Risks

The Ministry of Finance has retired over PKR 1.1 trillion in debt held with the State Bank, reducing total SBP-held debt by 30%. This move alleviates the risk of a large concentration of debt maturing in June 2029. Read more

• SCRA inflows offset Rs8.5bn net selling

The SCRA balance increased by Rs.711.33 million during the week ending Aug 22, 2025 to close at Rs.29.79 billion Read more

• SECP urges corporate sector to contribute to National Relief Fund

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued a circular urging all companies to actively contribute to the “Prime Minister’s Relief Fund for Flood, Earthquake and Other Calamities” on a voluntary basis, in light of the recent unprecedented rains and flooding that have severely impacted communities across Pakistan. Read more

• SECP cuts bonus, right issue timelines

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved key amendments to the Companies (Further Issue of Shares) Regulations, 2020, significantly cutting down the timelines for processing bonus and right issues to enhance shareholder value Read more

• SECP expands collaborations to promote corporatization, economic growth

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has reinforced its efforts to strengthen the country’s corporate sector by streamlining business registration processes and promoting corporatization as a driver of sustainable economic growth. Read more

• SSGC posts Rs7bn profit in H1 FY24

Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (PSX: SSGC) informed its financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2024, posting an improvement in profitability despite pressure on revenues and higher administrative costs. Read more

• SBP designates NBP, HBL, UBL as important banks

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has declared the designation of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), Habib Bank Limited (HBL), and United Bank Limited (UBL) as Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs) for 2025 under the framework introduced in April 2018 and amended in December 2022. Read more

• PSX Closing Bell: The Climb Continues

The benchmark KSE-100 Index concluded Friday's trading session at 148,617.77, showing an increase of 1,274.27 points or 0.86%. Read more

• BOP profit climbs 35%, a clear sign of turning the tide

The Bank of Punjab (PSX: BOP) unveiled strong consolidated results, posting a profit after tax of Rs6.52 billion [EPS: Rs1.98], marking a solid 35.45% growth from Rs4.81bn [EPS: Rs1.44] recorded in the same period last year. Read more

• Fast Cables profit slips 33%

Fast Cables Limited (PSX: FCL) posted a net profit of Rs1.27 billion for the year ended June 30, 2025, down 33% YoY from Rs1.89bn recorded last year. This translated into earnings per share (EPS) of Rs2.03, compared to Rs3.68 in FY24, showing a decline of 45% YoY. Read more

• Ismail Industries reports around 25% decline in profit

Ismail Industries Limited (PSX: ISIL) has disclosed its financial results for the year ended June 30, 2025, posting a profit after tax of Rs3.7 billion, down 24.60% compared to Rs4.9bn in the previous year. Read more

• Pakgen Power slips to Rs412m loss in H1 2025

Pakgen Power Limited (PSX: PKGP) announced its financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2025, reporting a sharp downturn in operational performance, as revenues collapsed and plant maintenance costs weighed heavily on profitability. Read more

• Lalpir Power reports half-year loss amid absence of revenue

Lalpir Power Limited (PSX: LPL) shared its financial results for the half year ended June 30, 2025, posting a loss after tax of Rs695 m compared to a profit of Rs3.05 billion in the same period last year. This translated into a loss per share (LPS) of Rs1.83, against an EPS of Rs8.03 in 1HFY24. Read more

• PKR increases by 3 paisa against USD

The Pakistani rupee (PKR) increased by 3.11 paisa or 0.01% against the US dollar in Friday's interbank session to settle the trade at PKR 281.77 per USD, compared to previous closing of 281.80. Read more

• OMO Result: SBP injects over Rs12tr

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) conducted a reverse repo and Shariah Compliant Modarabah based Open Market Operation (OMO) today, in which it cumulatively injected a total of Rs12.3 trillion into the market of which Rs12tr were injected through reverse repo OMO. Read more

• Gold price in Pakistan rises Rs1,100 per tola

Gold price in Pakistan increased on Friday, with 24-karat gold being sold at Rs363,700 per tola, up Rs1,100. Read more

• Weekly SPI increases by 0.62%

Pakistan's short-term inflation increased by 0.62% compared to the previous week, while it rose by 3.57% compared to the same period last year, the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported on Friday. Read more

• SBP introduces Performance Evaluation System for Investment Abroad

In pursuance of its strategic goal to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the financial system, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has developed a Performance Evaluation System for Investment Abroad (PESIA), according to the circular issued by the SBP today. Read more

• Govt finalizing Textile, Apparel policy for next five years

The government is finalizing a comprehensive Textiles and Apparel Policy and National Industrial Policy for the next five years aimed at making Pakistan’s industry regionally competitive, removing trade barriers, and ensuring long-term export growth. Read more

• Pakistan’s crypto diplomacy plans to pave the future

Pakistan has strengthened its standing on the international stage by advancing its crypto diplomacy. The country’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority established is to oversee and regulate cryptocurrencies and digital assets, marking a significant step in its financial modernization drive. Read more

• Pakistan finalizes G2G deal with UAE for Islamabad Airport operations

The government of Pakistan has finalized arrangements for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to assume operations of Islamabad International Airport under a government-to-government (G2G) framework. Read more

• Saudi Riyal available at PKR 75.5 in open market

The current exchange rates for the Saudi Riyal (SAR), UAE Dirham (AED), and Qatari Riyal (QAR) against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) as of [10 am PST] showed minor movements in today’s session, maintaining a largely stable trend. Read more

• New bankruptcy law introduces one-year grace period for debtors

A new Bankruptcy Law has been proposed under the recently formulated Industrial Policy, that offers debtors a one-year grace period for repayment obligations. Read more

• Russia to help Pakistan build Insulin production facilities

Pakistan is moving ahead with plans to collaborate with Russia on local insulin manufacturing, following a crucial meeting today chaired by Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan. Read more

• Japan Bank joins Reqo Diq lender group

Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) has formally joined the lender group for the landmark Reqo Diq project, a development hailed as a pivotal step for responsible and sustainable mining in Pakistan Read more

• NBP posts remarkable growth in half-year performance

National Bank of Pakistan (PSX: NBP) has released its consolidated financial results for the half year ended June 30, 2025, posting a profit after tax of Rs43.08 billion [EPS: Rs20.05], compared to Rs940.44 million [EPS: Rs0.33] in the same period last year (SPLY), reflecting a substantial increase of 4,480.64%. Read more

• Minister emphasizes certified seeds as key to enhancing farm productivity

Pakistan's seed sector requires immediate strengthening of research and development capabilities to boost the country's agriculture-driven exports, Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan said during a high-level briefing organized by the Federal Seed Certification & Registration Department (FSC&RD) and the National Seed Development and Regulatory Authority (NSDRA). Read more

• Indus Motor profit jumps 53%, declares Rs50/share dividend

Indus Motor Company Limited (PSX: INDU) shared its financial results for the year ended June 30, 2025 (FY25), posting a profit after tax of Rs23.01 billion which showed a strong 53% increase from Rs15.07bn recorded in FY24. Read more

• NBP issues foreign exchange rates

The treasury management division of the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) on Friday, issued the following exchange rates. Read more

• Govt moves to modernize insurance sector

Pakistan’s insurance sector requires urgent modernization through wider coverage and an updated regulatory framework to support national growth, as emphasized by Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan. Read more

• Shahbaz Yasin Malik acquires over 10% stake in TOMCL

In a notable development on the Pakistan Stock Exchange, Mr. Shahbaz Yasin Malik has acquired 1.675 million ordinary shares of The Organic Meat Company Limited (TOMCL), according to the Company's filing on PSX issued today. Read more

• Asia stocks end mixed amid economic data

Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed Friday, breaking ranks with Wall Street as investors assessed a slate of economic data in the region. Read more

• Pace Pakistan moves to convert over Rs1bn debt into equity

Pace (Pakistan) Limited (PSX: PACE) is planning to convert over Rs1.08 billion in outstanding Term Finance Certificates (TFCs) into equity, according to a material notice submitted to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX). Read more

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