MG Morning Breeze: Updates to Skim before Market

October 06, 2025 (MLN): Morning Breeze aims to lessen the load for its readers by curating noteworthy updates from the preceding day.

• Weekly Market Roundup

The benchmark KSE-100 Index closed the week on a strong note at 168,990 points, gaining 6,733 points or 4.15% week-on-week. Read more

• Shehbaz Sharif to visit Malaysia for trade, investment talks

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will travel to Malaysia from Oct. 5-7 at the invitation of his counterpart Anwar Ibrahim, Pakistan’s Foreign Office said in a statement. Read more

• CCP releases LNG Sector Competition Assessment Report

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has issued a detailed assessment report titled “Competition Assessment of the LNG Sector in Pakistan”, analyzing structural, regulatory, and competitive challenges confronting the country’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) market. Read more

• CCP approves merger of Global Haly Development into Bank Makramah

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved the merger of Global Haly Development Limited with and into Bank Makramah Limited, under a Scheme of Arrangement, said a press release issued by the Commission. Read more

• PSX Closing Bell: Green High Notes

The benchmark KSE-100 Index concluded Friday's trading session at 168,990.07, showing an increase of 500.45 points or 0.30%. Read more

• Cordoba Logistics defers loan repayments to 2027

Cordoba Logistics & Ventures Limited has approved the deferment of loan and markup repayments on two major agreements, pushing the repayment start date from July 1, 2025, to January 1, 2027. Read more

• Sindh Govt hikes traffic fines up to Rs100,000

The Government of Sindh has enforced a new traffic fine schedule with penalties soaring up to Rs100,000, alongside a Demerit Points system aimed at tightening road discipline across the province. Read more

• PKR inches up, closes at 281.26 against USD

The Pakistani rupee (PKR) increased by 0.83 paisa or 0.00% against the US dollar in Friday's interbank session to settle the trade at PKR 281.26 per USD, compared to previous closing of 281.27. Read more

• Image REIT to list on PSX from Oct 6

Image REIT (IREIT) will be listed on the Main Board of Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) with effect from Monday, October 6, 2025. Read more

• Pakistan, UAE fast track action plan for Government sector reforms

Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to maintain the pace on their action plan for cooperation in government sectors following a meeting between senior officials in Dubai. Read more

• Gold price in Pakistan remain unchanged

Gold price in Pakistan remained unchanged on Friday, with 24-karat gold being sold at Rs407,778 per tola, unchanged from the previous session. Read more

• Cotton arrivals cross 3m bales, surge nearly 50% YoY

Cotton arrivals in Pakistan surged significantly, crossing the three-million-bale mark by September 30, 2025, showing a strong recovery in production. Read more

• Weekly SPI increases by 0.56%

Pakistan's short-term inflation increased by 0.56% compared to the previous week, while it rose by 4.07% compared to the same period last year, the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported on Friday. Read more

• OMO Result: SBP injects Rs10tr

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 Rs9.99 trillion into the market of which Rs9.6tr were injected through reverse repo OMO. Read more

• PM vows to take ‘Ironclad’ Pakistan-China friendship to new heights

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to its “all-weather” friendship with China, calling it an enduring bond that has only grown stronger with time. Read more

• Sazgar produces 1,823 three-wheelers, 1,410 four-wheelers in September 2025

Sazgar Engineering Works Limited (PSX: SAZEW) produced 1,410 units and recorded sales of 1,429 units for its four-wheelers, including off-road and passenger vehicles, during September 2025. Read more

• SBP deploys game changing strategy to kill cash economy

Pakistan has unveiled a comprehensive strategy to accelerate digital payment adoption through its instant payment system RAAST, with a new report from the Better Than Cash Alliance providing a roadmap for sustainable merchant payment growth. Read more

• PAEL set to near Rs89 per share

Pak Elektron Limited (PSX:PAEL), one of Pakistan’s leading electrical goods and home appliance manufacturers, is to reach a target price of Rs88.7 per share by June 2026, implying an upside potential of almost 48% from its last closing price of Rs59.93. Read more

• SECP reaffirms support for corporate rehabilitation

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), in continuation of its mandate to foster a conducive environment for corporate rehabilitation, has reiterated its commitment to a robust restructuring regime for distressed entities in Pakistan. Read more

• Engro Fertilizers resumes operations at Base Plant after maintenance

Engro Fertilizers Limited (PSX: EFERT) has successfully resumed operations at its Base Plant following the completion of scheduled maintenance activities. Read more

• Pakistan, Ethiopia sign agricultural cooperation agreement to boost food security

Pakistan and Ethiopia have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in agriculture and livestock sectors, with plans to establish a Joint Working Group aimed at addressing regional food security challenges and promoting sustainable rural development. Read more

• Philip Morris Pakistan to 'Voluntarily Delist' from PSX on October 6

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has approved the voluntary delisting of Philip Morris (Pakistan) Limited, effective Monday, October 6, 2025, according to an official notice issued by the exchange. Read more

• Govt approves over Rs24bn in TSGs, revisits Roosevelt Hotel plan

The government has approved over Rs24bn in Technical Supplementary Grants (TSGs) and took up key financial proposals. Read more

• SCRA inflows outpace outflows, balance climbs to near Rs29bn

The SCRA balance increased by Rs213.73 million during the week ending Sep 26, 2025 to close at Rs2.8 billion. Read more

• Pakistani Logistics Giant SLG-Trax eyes Singapore FinTech acquisition

Secure Logistics-Trax Ltd (SLG-Trax), a leading Pakistani logistics and e-commerce solutions provider, is set to acquire Finova Technologies (Pvt) Limited, a Singapore-based supply chain finance solutions company. Read more

• • KTrade upgrades 'Banking Sector' outlook, HBL tops picks

  KTrade Research has upgraded its outlook for Pakistan’s banking sector, citing stronger-than-expected earnings momentum, robust deposit growth, and capital gains from well-positioned investment books during the ongoing interest rate downcycle. Read more

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