MG Morning Breeze: Updates to Skim before Market

September 19, 2025 (MLN): Morning Breeze aims to lessen the load for its readers by curating noteworthy updates from the preceding day.

• Pakistan's Forex Reserves Increase by USD 54.80 Million

The total forex reserves held by the country increased by USD 54.80 million during the week. Read more

• Textile exports drop to $1.4bn in August

The country's total textile exports dropped by 0.34% YoY to $1.4bn in August 2025 compared to $1.41bn in August 2024, data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) showed. Read more

• U. S. A. leads as top export destination for Pakistan in August

The U.S.A. remained the top export destination for Pakistan during August, with $496.69 million worth of shipments, up by 4.8% against the exports of $473.84m in the same period last year. Read more

• Pakistan's Power sector attracts net FDI of 86.5m in August

Pakistan’s Power Sector witnessed the highest net Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) worth $86.5 million in August 2025, as per the latest data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). Read more

• China leads FDI in Pakistan with net inflow of around $69m in August

China emerged as the largest investor in Pakistan in August 2025, with a net direct investment of $68.6m, followed by Hong Kong and Switzerland, which invested $30.1m and $17.2m respectively, according to the data issued by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). Read more

• Pakistan records FDI of $156m in August

Pakistan has recorded a of $156.2m in August, compared to worth $272.4m in the Same Period Last Year (SPLY), the latest data issued by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) showed. Read more

• PKR strengthens 3.42 paisa against USD

The Pakistani rupee (PKR) appreciated by 3.42 Paisa against the US dollar in Thursday's interbank session as the currency settled the trade at PKR 281.4695 per USD, compared to the previous session's closing of PKR 281.5037 per USD. Read more

• PKR’s REER index increases to 100.1 in August

Pak Rupee's Real Effective Exchange Rate Index (REER) increased by 0.09% in August 2025 to a value of 100.098. Read more

• PSX Closing Bell: Marching to a Higher Beat

KSE100 Index closed Thursday's trading session at 157,953.46 showing an increase of 1.14 percent or 1,775.65 points. Read more

• Pakistan, Iran agree to deepen agricultural cooperation

Pakistan and Iran have agreed to boost agricultural cooperation by facilitating imports of agricultural products and advancing joint initiatives on food security and innovation. Read more

• Kohinoor Energy Limited profit falls 55% in FY25

Kohinoor Energy Limited (PSX: KOHE) shared its financial results for the year ended June 30, 2025 (FY25), posting a profit after tax of Rs723.9 million, down 54.8% from Rs1.6bn recorded in FY24. Read more

• IPAK Group reports 12 times increase in EPS to Rs1.72 for FY 2025

The Company introduces cash dividend of Rs 0.60 per share i.e. 6% and 5 bonus shares for every 100 shares i.e. 5%. Read more

• Pakistan records $245m Current Account Deficit in August

Pakistan’s current account recorded a deficit of $245 million in August 2025, compared to a deficit of $379 million in July 2025, reflecting a 36% month-on-month (MoM) improvement. Read more

• Pakistan’s mining sector seen as key driver of $8bn

Pakistan’s mining industry has the capacity to dramatically expand its role in the national economy, with annual revenues projected to surge from the current $2bn to between $6bn and $8bn by 2030. Read more

• Gold price in Pakistan remain unchanged

Gold price in Pakistan remained unchanged on Thursday, with 24-karat gold being sold at Rs388,600 per tola, unchanged from the previous session. Read more

• Oil prices slip as fed rate cut sparks economic concerns

Oil prices fell for the second straight session on Thursday, as the Federal Reserve’s expected interest rate cut shifted market attention toward worries over the U.S. economy and rising supply levels. Read more

• Power generation rises 8% YoY in August 2025

The total power generation in the country increased by 7.9% to 14,218 GWh during August as compared to 13,179 GWh in the same month of last year. Read more

• Citigroup, CBRE among bidders for Roosevelt Hotel financial advisory role

The Privatisation Commission, the asset sale agency for the government of Pakistan, has received bids from seven different groups vying for the role of financial advisor for the sale of the state-owned Roosevelt Hotel in New York. Read more

• Gold extends decline as dollar strengthens after fed’s rate cut

Gold prices slipped further on Thursday as a firmer U.S. dollar weighed on the market, following the Federal Reserve’s widely expected decision to trim interest rates by 25 basis points while signaling a cautious stance on future easing. Read more

• Central govt debt surges to over Rs78tr in July

The total debt of the central government went up by 12.37% YoY to Rs78.24 trillion in July 2025, compared to Rs69.62tr in July 2024, the data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) showed. Read more

• Crypto market edges higher as fed delivers first rate cut

The global crypto market cap climbed 2% to $4.2tr on Thursday, lifted by Bitcoin’s steady push toward $118,000 after the Federal Reserve delivered its first interest rate cut of the year. 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, China vow stronger economic ties

The capital of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (Urumqi) warmly received Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday. Read more

• CDNS revises profit rates on savings schemes

Profit rates on various saving schemes were revised effective September 17, 2025, according to data available on the Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) website. Read more

• BOP hints at possible share buyback if stock remains undervalued

The Bank of Punjab (PSX: BOP) has signaled that it may evaluate a share buyback if management believes the stock is undervalued, though it currently prefers rewarding shareholders through dividends. Read more

• National Savings Schemes see over Rs44bn inflow in July

The net receipts of Savings Mobilized by National Savings Schemes (NSS) stood at Rs44.17 billion in July as compared to receipts of Rs29.58bn in the previous month, the latest data issued by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) showed. Read more

• Pakistan, Uzbekistan explore joint ventures in mining and minerals

Pakistan and Uzbekistan have agreed to strengthen cooperation in the mining and minerals sector, recognizing the vast deposits in Pakistan and Uzbekistan’s expertise in mineral mining. Read more

• PM’s skill development program equips students with global language skills

A landmark initiative to empower Pakistani youth with practical, market-oriented skills has been introduced under the Prime Minister’s Youth Skill Development Program. Read more

• Pakistan, Poland to enhance cooperation on flood management and recovery

Pakistan and Poland have agreed to strengthen cooperation in disaster management and economic recovery with a focus on an advanced flood early warning system, strategies to counter urban flooding, and building the capacity of disaster preparedness institutions. Read more

• Pyrilla and Whitefly infestations threaten Pakistan’s sugarcane crops

Sugarcane crops across Pakistan are under serious threat as pyrilla and whitefly infestations spread rapidly due to increased humidity, causing significant damage and raising concerns for production losses. Read more

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