MG Morning Breeze: Updates to Skim before Market

September 26, 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 57.60 Million

Total Reserves held by the country increased by 0.29% to USD 19.79 billion. Read more

• Govt to formulate National Resilience Plan 2025–2026 to tackle natural disasters

The Government of Pakistan is formulating the National Resilience Plan 2025–2026 to strengthen preparedness for the 2026 monsoon season and minimize the devastation caused by natural disasters. Read more

• PSX and SECP partner to strengthen Pakistan’s capital market oversight

The Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited (PSX) and the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) have entered into a strategic partnership to enhance oversight of the capital markets through a signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Read more

• PM Shehbaz meets Bill Gates, reaffirms partnership on health, digital transformation

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met with Bill Gates, Chair of the Gates Foundation, on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly. Read more

• Pakistan, Italy strengthen relations through parliamentary diplomacy, trade

Pakistan and Italy reaffirmed their warm and cooperative relations during a high-level luncheon in Islamabad, with both sides emphasizing mutual respect, growing trade ties, and the importance of parliamentary exchanges in shaping an enduring partnerships. Read more

• Belarus Tractor deal to drive Pakistan’s Agricultural growth

Pakistan’s agriculture sector is set for a major upgrade as plans move forward to introduce 57–80 horsepower Belarus tractors through a local assembly line. Read more

• BECO expects $22m export orders

Beco Steel (PSX:BECO) has shared a significant development in its international business operations, revealing expectations of securing new export orders worth approximately $22m for the upcoming financial year. Read more

• Govt reaffirms commitment to energy sector

The government has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the refining and petroleum industry as Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik met with the Board of Directors of Pak-Arab Refinery Limited (PARCO) at a dinner hosted in their honour in Islamabad. Read more

• PSX Closing Bell: Green All Day

The benchmark KSE-100 Index concluded Thursday's trading session at 159,280.09, showing an increase of 1,043.42 points or 0.66%. Read more

• Sazgar plans major expansion, eyes new export markets

Sazgar Engineering Works Ltd. (PSX: SAZEW) is gearing up for a major expansion and new product introduces, as revealed in its recent corporate briefing. Read more

• Security Leasing revival on track

Security Leasing Corporation Limited (SLCL) has made "substantial progress" in its efforts to restructure the company and settle outstanding debts with creditors. Read more

• US-Pakistan relations on the upswing as Trump hosts Shehbaz Sharif

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the White House on Thursday, marking a significant step in strengthening U.S.-Pakistan relations after years of strained ties. Read more

• Gold price in Pakistan falls Rs2,000 per tola

Gold price in Pakistan decreased on Thursday, with 24-karat gold being sold at Rs396,800 per tola, down Rs2,000. Read more

• PSO emerges as top winner in Rs1.2tr circular debt resolution

Pakistan State Oil Company Limited (PSO) is positioned to be the primary beneficiary of Pakistan's landmark Rs1.225 trillion power circular debt resolution agreement signed yesterday. Read more

• Govt targets trade boost with new Expo Centres in Islamabad and Quetta

The government has prioritized the establishment of an Expo-cum-Display Center in Islamabad and the identification of new land for the Quetta Expo Centre as part of a broader plan to develop a nationwide network of modern exhibition and display facilities. Read more

• Pakistan sets course for sustainable seas from shipyards to solar boats

Pakistan is to introduce the country’s first solar-powered fishing boat, establish maritime incubators, and deploy digital pollution monitoring systems at Karachi Port as part of an ambitious plan to boost sustainable maritime development. Read more

• Fertilizer offtake jumps 53% in August 2025

Fertilizer consumption in Pakistan witnessed a strong performance in August 2025, as overall nutrient offtake increased by 53.4% year-on-year, according to the latest Monthly Fertilizer Review released by the National Fertilizer Development Centre (NFDC). Read more

• Pakistan tops IMF lending in region with $7.3bn facility

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cautioned that the global economy faces a prolonged era of weak growth and mounting debt vulnerabilities, according to its Annual Report 2025, titled “Getting to Growth in an Age of Uncertainty.” Read more

• SBP begins Basel III Phase II implementation

The State Bank of Pakistan has developed revised instructions on the Standardized Approach for Credit Risk as the first step toward adopting Basel III Phase II reforms. Read more

• Pakistan achieves record $457m in Pharma exports, highest in two decades

Pakistan's pharmaceutical industry achieved a significant milestone as exports reached a record $457 million, representing the highest achievement in two decades with a remarkable 34% growth, officials announced at the 8th Pakistan Pharma Summit held at Serena Hotel. Read more

• Din Textile Mills expands home textile stitching unit

Din Textile Mills Limited (PSX:DINT) has approved an expansion plan for the Company’s value-added home textile stitching unit. Read more

Govt slaps 40% RD on used car imports

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has given the green light to a 40% Regulatory Duty (RD), on top of existing customs duties, on the commercial import of used vehicles less than five years old. Read more

• CCP engages academia on parental liability

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) organized a lecture under its “Lecture Series in Competition Law,” featuring Professor Peter Whelan of the University of Leeds, UK. Read more

• ECC approves Rs800m grant for Virtual Asset Regulator PVARA

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has approved a Rs800 million Technical Supplementary Grant for the Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (PVARA). Read more

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