MG Morning Breeze: Updates to Skim before Market

October 08, 2025 (MLN): Morning Breeze aims to lessen the load for its readers by curating noteworthy updates from the preceding day.

• Pakistan, Malaysia sign MoU to boost anti-corruption cooperation

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) of Pakistan and Malaysia’s Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance bilateral collaboration in preventing and combating corruption. Read more

• PKR inches up by 3.5 Paisa against USD

The Pakistani rupee (PKR) strengthened by 3.51 paisa or 0.01% against the US dollar in Tuesday's interbank session to settle the trade at PKR 281.22 per USD, compared to previous closing of 281.25. Read more

• PSX Closing Bell: Brakes In Motion

The benchmark KSE-100 Index concluded Tuesday's trading session at 166,173.74, showing a decrease of 1,578.66 points or 0.94%. Read more

• Burj Modaraba renamed to Burj Investment Management (Pvt) Ltd

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved a change in the name of Burj Modaraba Management Company (Private) Limited to Burj Investment Management (Private) Limited. Read more

• Pace (Pakistan) swings to Rs528m loss in FY25

Pace (Pakistan) Limited (PSX: PACE) reported a loss after tax of Rs528.4 million for the year ended June 30, 2025, a sharp reversal from a profit of Rs1.0bn in FY24. Read more

• Blue Ex profit rises 16%

Blue Ex Limited (PSX: GEMBLUEX) reported a 15.7% increase in net profit to Rs99.9m for the year ended June 30, 2025, compared with Rs86.4m a year earlier. Read more

• CCP cracks down on real estate developers for false marketing

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has introduced an inquiry into deceptive marketing practices in the real estate sector. Read more

• PM Shehbaz showcases Pakistan’s economic revival at Pakistan–Malaysia Business Conference

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed optimism about Pakistan’s improving economic outlook, citing a sharp decline in inflation and interest rates as key indicators of recovery. Read more

• PSX rolls out first-ever Bai' Muajjal auction for govt sukuk

Following the guidance from the Ministry of Finance's Debt Management Office (DMO), the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) is spearheading a major development in the capital market by launching its inaugural Bai' Muajjal Auction for Government of Pakistan Ijarah Sukuk (GIS). Read more

• SECP, NTC join forces to bolster Pakistan’s cybersecurity framework

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) and the National Telecommunication Corporation (NTC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing information sharing and cooperation to strengthen cybersecurity frameworks and initiatives. Read more

• Pakistan welcomes Malaysian investment in startups

Pakistan has reiterated its commitment to creating a business-friendly environment and promoting ease of doing business, with ongoing reforms aimed at supporting startups and early-stage investors through improved investment facilitation and better access to infrastructure. Read more

• Pakistan’s CCP clears SALIC’s takeover of Olam Agri holdings

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has granted approval for the proposed acquisition of a controlling stake in Olam Agri Holdings Limited (Olam Agri) by the Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Company (SALIC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF). Read more

• Zong achieves milestone with Manhunt 2 PUBG mobile tournament

Pakistan's premier technology and telecommunications company, has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in the country's esports landscape with its Manhunt 2 PUBG Mobile tournament. Read more

• PSX re-composes JS Momentum Factor Index, seven stocks in, seven out

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) Limited has shared the re-composition of the JS Momentum Factor Index (JSMFI). Read more

• Pakistan’s central bank cautious on rate cuts, sees stable inflation

Pakistan’s central bank remains cautious about easing monetary policy as it assesses the economic fallout from recent devastating floods and awaits the outcome of an ongoing International Monetary Fund (IMF) review, as Bloomberg reported Read more

• Pakistan demands UNESCO reform to tackle education crisis, disinformation

Pakistan has called for reform and strategic realignment of UNESCO at the ongoing session of the Executive Board, emphasizing the need to address challenges in access to quality education, protection of cultural and historical sites and disinformation, misinformation, and hate speech. Read more

• IMAGE: A stitch in time saves the bottom line

Image Pakistan Limited (PSX: IMAGE) has released its consolidated profit and loss statement, revealing a spectacular financial performance in 2025 with Profit After Taxation skyrocketing by 90.39% to Rs759.47 million from Rs398.91m in 2024. Read more

• Supernet Technologies profit rises 33%

Supernet Technologies Limited (PSX: STL) reported a profit of Rs46.4m for FY25, up 33% from Rs34.9m in FY24, driven mainly by a sharp rise in other income despite the absence of revenue from operations during the year. Read more

• Pakistan, Malaysia deepen economic ties with $200m halal meat agreement

Pakistan and Malaysia have reaffirmed their shared resolve to further expand bilateral cooperation, with a particular focus on strengthening economic and trade relations, investment and collaboration across emerging sectors. Read more

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