MG Morning Breeze: Updates to Skim before Market
MG News | November 17, 2025 at 07:59 AM GMT+05:00
November 17, 2025 (MLN): Morning Breeze aims to lessen the load for its readers by curating noteworthy updates from the preceding day.
The Pakistan Stock Exchange extended its winning streak as the KSE-100 Index closed the week at 161,935.19 points, rising from last week’s 159,592.9 and securing a 1.47% weekly gain. Read more
Meezan Bank has secured the Best Bank Award at the 10th Pakistan Banking Awards, reaffirming its position as Pakistan’s leading Shariah-compliant financial institution. Read more
Weekly roundup of Key Economic releases and market data and statistics Read more
Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited (FFC), Pakistan’s largest fertilizer producer and one of the country’s strongest Shariah-compliant corporates, has been officially added to the KSE-Meezan 30 Index (KMI-30). Read more
Foreign currency deposits held by residents and non-residents fell slightly to $6.97bn as of October 31, 2025, according to the latest data. Read more
Significant amendments to the lending framework of the Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFC) Regulations, 2008 have been notified, aiming to accelerate fintech-driven lending, expand access to finance, and strengthen consumer protection across Pakistan’s financial sector. Read more
Pakistan’s total debt and liabilities increased to Rs92.66 trillion in Q1FY26, marking a rise of 7.41% YoY from Rs86.27tr in Q1FY25, according to data from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) released on November 14, 2025. Read more
Designated bank branches across the country will remain open on Saturday, November 15, 2025, to facilitate the collection of the second installment of Hajj 2026 dues. Read more
The benchmark KSE-100 Index concluded Friday's trading session at 161,935.19, showing an increase of 1,277.70 points or 0.80%. Read more
The total debt of the central government increased by 10.11% YoY to Rs76.61 trillion in September 2025, compared to Rs69.57tr in September 2024, the data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) showed. Read more
Pakistan settled $3.55 billion in external debt repayments during the first quarter of FY26, provisional data from the State Bank of Pakistan shows. Read more
The net receipts of Savings Mobilized by National Savings Schemes (NSS) stood at Rs29.24 billion in September as compared to receipts of Rs29.34bn in the previous month, the latest data issued by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) showed today Read more
TPL REIT Fund I (PSX: TPLRF1) conveyed that the Fund has decided to undertake the potential disposal/divestment from HKC (Private) Limited through the sale of the project land, “Project-B One Hoshang.” Read more
The Bank of Punjab (PSX:BOP) has set its sight on digital expansion, SME and agriculture lending, and geographic outreach, signaling that the bank intends to sustain the momentum of its multi-year turnaround. Read more
Pakistan’s external debt and liabilities (outstanding) reached $134.48bn at the end of Q1FY26, reflecting a decrease of $429.79m or 0.32% QoQ, the central bank data showed on Friday. Read more
The Pakistani rupee (PKR) gained by 4.03 paisa against the US dollar in Friday's interbank session to settle the trade at PKR 280.72 per USD, compared to previous closing of 280.76. Read more
Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL), through its partner-operated joint venture, reported a gas discovery in the Sawan Field located in District Khairpur, Sindh, according to a filing submitted to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX). Read more
Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) commenced oil production of 1,100 barrels per day (BPD) from its new development well, Pasakhi-14. The well is situated in District Hyderabad and falls under the Pasakhi & Pasakhi North Development & Production Lease (D&PL), where OGDCL holds 100% working interest, according to filing in psx. Read more
Pakistan has approved the launch of a passenger and cargo ferry service with Oman, a major step aimed at boosting maritime connectivity, trade, and tourism between the two countries. Read more
Fatima Petroleum Company Limited (FPCL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fatima Fertilizer Company Limited (PSX: FATIMA), received a provisional award of participation interests in two offshore exploration blocks granted by the Directorate General of Petroleum Concessions (DGPC). Read more
Pakistan's short-term inflation, measured by the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), increased by 0.53% for the week ended November 13, 2025, according to the latest data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). Read more
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 Rs11.6 trillion into the market of which Rs11.2tr were injected through reverse repo OMO. Read more
China’s newly presented 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030) places strong emphasis on green energy development, rapid digital transformation, rural revitalization, and strategic technological self-reliance in artificial intelligence and semiconductors. Read more
MCB Bank Limited (PSX:MCB) is gearing up for a stronger, more sustainable earnings trajectory as management outlined an aggressive push toward accelerating digital transformation, and widening its branch network. Read more
Pakistan’s top welfare ministries have renewed their focus on nationwide poverty reduction, with senior officials agreeing to strengthen coordination to expand the outreach and impact of social protection programs, according to details shared after a high-level meeting in Islamabad. Read more
Gold price in Pakistan decreased on Friday, with 24-karat gold being sold at Rs439,762 per tola, down Rs3,300. Read more
The corporate feud between Crescent Star Insurance Limited (CSIL) and Tri-Star Power Ltd. (TSPL) has intensified, with CSIL publicly rejecting what it calls "unfounded, defamatory, and misleading assertions" made by TSPL in a letter to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) dated November 3, 2025. Read more
The Hub Power Company Limited (PSX: HUBC)'s joint venture, Prime International Oil and Gas Company Limited (Prime), through its wholly owned subsidiary Prime Global Energies Limited, has been provisionally awarded exploration rights over four onshore blocks. Read more
The SCRA balance increased by Rs720.11 billion during the week ending Nov 07, 2025, to close at Rs29.87 trillion. Read more
TPL REIT Fund I (PSX: TPLRF1) has decided to explore a potential divestment from HKC (Private) Limited (HKC) through the sale of the project land for its B-One Hoshang development, according to a filing shared with the Pakistan Stock Exchange. Read more
U.S.-based Nova Minerals Ltd. has expressed strong interest in exploring investment opportunities in Pakistan’s gold, antimony, and rare earth mineral sectors. Read more
The treasury management division of the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) on Friday, issued the following exchange rates. Read more
Asia markets fell on Friday, mirroring the downturn on Wall Street as renewed skepticism over potential Federal Reserve rate cuts added pressure especially on technology shares. Read more
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| Name | Price/Vol | %Chg/NChg |
|---|---|---|
| KSE100 | 163,130.29 50.38M | 0.74% 1195.10 |
| ALLSHR | 98,754.14 205.70M | 0.78% 764.50 |
| KSE30 | 49,398.87 20.69M | 0.64% 315.74 |
| KMI30 | 233,186.83 21.49M | 0.69% 1596.27 |
| KMIALLSHR | 64,224.48 126.76M | 0.78% 494.11 |
| BKTi | 44,724.03 4.61M | 0.48% 212.76 |
| OGTi | 31,555.38 4.58M | 1.04% 326.28 |
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| BITCOIN FUTURES | 95,410.00 | 95,705.00 92,975.00 | 1045.00 1.11% |
| BRENT CRUDE | 63.78 | 64.12 63.67 | -0.61 -0.95% |
| RICHARDS BAY COAL MONTHLY | 85.00 | 85.00 85.00 | 0.05 0.06% |
| ROTTERDAM COAL MONTHLY | 96.45 | 96.45 95.75 | 1.20 1.26% |
| USD RBD PALM OLEIN | 1,082.50 | 1,082.50 1,082.50 | 0.00 0.00% |
| CRUDE OIL - WTI | 59.46 | 59.84 59.34 | -0.63 -1.05% |
| SUGAR #11 WORLD | 14.85 | 15.05 14.35 | 0.41 2.84% |
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