MG Morning Breeze: Updates to Skim before Market

September 17, 2025 (MLN): Morning Breeze aims to lessen the load for its readers by curating noteworthy updates from the preceding day.

• PM Shehbaz Inaugurates Mashreq Digital Bank to Boost Pakistan’s Digital Economy

The UAE-backed venture aims to onboard 10 million new users and expand financial inclusion nationwide. Read more

• Pakistan’s Exports Drop Over 12% in August amid Rising Imports

Pakistan's exports fell by over 12% year-on-year in August 2025, while rising imports widened the trade deficit to $2.9 billion for the month. Read more

• SBP Grants Scheduled Bank Status to Mashreq Bank Pakistan Limited

The State Bank of Pakistan has designated Mashreq Bank Pakistan Limited as a Scheduled Bank after granting it a Digital Retail Bank license. Read more

• Pakistan's Large Scale Manufacturing Output Shows Strong Growth in July 2025

Pakistan's Large Scale Manufacturing output grew by 8.99% in July 2025, driven by strong performances in food, garments, and automobiles, despite declines in some sectors. Read more

• CDC onboards KTrade Securities to RAAST Aggregator Platform

The Central Depository Company of Pakistan (CDC) has onboarded KTrade Securities Limited to its RAAST Aggregator Platform, extending the reach of instant digital fund transfers to an even wider base of retail investors. Read more

• Auto financing in Pakistan rises to Rs294bn in August

Automobile financing in Pakistan has increased to Rs294.08bn in August 2025, witnessing a rise of 2.95% MoM compared to Rs285.64bn recorded in July 2025, according to the latest data released by the central bank. Read more

• Pakistan, Iran vow to elevate regional economy

Mutual cooperation between Pakistan and Iran can take the regional economy to new heights, said Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan while addressing the Pak–Iran Business Forum in Tehran Read more

• PSX Closing Bell: Looking Green

KSE100 Index closed Tuesday's trading session at 156,180.94 showing an increase of 0.51 percent or 796.44 points. Read more

• PKR strengthens 0.85 paisa against USD

The Pakistani rupee (PKR) appreciated by 0.85 Paisa against the US dollar in Tuesday's interbank session as the currency settled the trade at PKR 281.5128 per USD, compared to the previous session's closing of PKR 281.5213 per USD. Read more

• NICL's profit doubles to Rs2bn, declares 20% dividend

Nimir Industrial Chemicals Limited (PSX: NICL) has informed its financial results for the year ended June 30, 2025, reporting a remarkable surge in profitability, with profit after tax more than doubling. Read more

• Pakistan strengthens debt profile with lower risks, higher savings

Pakistan’s debt management approach remains centered on aligning the public debt-to-GDP ratio with the Fiscal Responsibility and Debt Limitation Act, reducing refinancing and rollover risks and generating interest savings to support sustainable public finances. Read more

• Pakistan BCI decreases by 2.1 points in September

The overall Business Confidence Index (BCI) decreased by 2.1 points, reaching 55.6 in September 2025, according to the latest results of the Business Confidence Survey (BCS). Read more

• Gold price in Pakistan hits record Rs391,000 per tola

Gold price in Pakistan increased on Tuesday, with 24-karat gold being sold at Rs391,000 per tola, up Rs4,700. Read more

• Saudi Riyal available at PKR 76 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

• Pakistan consumer confidence falls to 37.7 points in September

The consumer confidence Index (CCI) in Pakistan decreased to 37.7 points in September compared to 40.5 points in August, according to a survey report released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). Read more

• PSX issues revised calendar for Government Ijarah Saukuk auction

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) revised the auction schedule of Government of Pakistan Ijarah Sukuk (GIS) in line with the instructions issued by the Debt Management Office (DMO) of the Ministry of Finance (MoF). Read more

• Major Solar installation completed at Kohinoor Mills facility

Kohinoor Mills Limited has completed a major step in its commitment to sustainable energy, successfully installing a 4.5 megawatt (MW) solar renewable energy system at its manufacturing facility in Kasur. Read more

• Pakistan, Egypt unite in condemnation of Israeli attack on Qatar at Doha summit

Pakistan and Egypt reaffirmed their solidarity with Qatar during a meeting on the sidelines of the Emergency Arab–Islamic Summit in Doha, condemning Israel’s September 9 attack as a reckless violation of sovereignty and international law. Read more

• SBP establishes Climate Risk Fund under World Bank Project

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has established a Climate Risk Fund-I (CRF-I) under the World Bank-funded RAM Project to strengthen the resilience of Microfinance Providers (MFPs) and their agriculture clients against floods, according to a circular issued by the Agriculture Credit and Financial Inclusion Department (ACFID) to Presidents and CEOs of microfinance banks, non-bank microfinance companies, and non-bank finance companies. Read more

• Pakistan invites Shanghai Electric to boost investment in energy network

Pakistan has invited Shanghai Electric to expand its investment in the modernization of the country’s transmission and distribution network. Read more

• Govt keeps petrol price unchanged, diesel sees increase of Rs2.78 per litre

The federal government has kept the price of petrol steady at per litre to Rs264.61 for the next fortnight, effective September 15, 2025, according to a late Monday notification issued by the Finance Division. Read more

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