MG Morning Breeze: Updates to Skim before Market

November 24, 2025 (MLN): Morning Breeze aims to lessen the load for its readers by curating noteworthy updates from the preceding day.

• Key Pakistan Market Stats and Economic Indicators

Weekly roundup of Key Economic releases and market data and statistics Read more

• MG U9 launches, deliveries start Feb 2026

MG Pakistan has introduced the MG U9 positioned as a “true luxury off-roader” and opened pre-bookings across the country as it moves to expand its presence in Pakistan’s emerging high-end pickup segment. Read more

• Weekly Market Roundup

The KSE-100 Index edged higher this week, closing at 162,103, up 168 points from last week’s 161,935, as investors navigated a mix of optimism and caution. Read more

• What will PMEX’s NCMCL deal mean for agriculture?

SECP Greenlights PMEX’s Strategic Acquisition of NCMCL, Strengthening Pakistan’s Agricultural Market Infrastructure Read more

• Is the trading app you are using even legal?

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has identified unauthorized individuals and groups fraudulently promoting illegal investment and trading platforms through social media and WhatsApp groups. Read more

• PSX Closing Bell: Taking a Step Back

The benchmark KSE-100 Index concluded Friday's trading session at 162,102.92, showing a decrease of 834.01 points or 0.51%. Read more

• Gov to register undocumented gemstone exports soon

The government has warned that Pakistan is losing billions in potential revenue due to outdated mining practices and undocumented gemstone exports. Read more

• PKR closes at 280.62 against USD

The Pakistani rupee (PKR) gained by 2.89 paisa against the US dollar in Friday's interbank session to settle the trade at PKR 280.62 per USD, compared to previous closing of 280.65. Read more

• FNEL Investee Kingbhai Digisol wins record Rs3bn supply contract

First National Equities Limited’s (PSX:FNEL) investee company, Kingbhai Digisol (Private) Limited, has secured its largest-ever single order, an agreement worth approximately Rs3 billion with Prime Construction Company, a major player in Pakistan’s infrastructure sector involved in national projects spanning highways, bridges, dams, and road networks. Read more

• IMF report exposes Pakistan's tax system as corruption-prone

Pakistan's tax-to-GDP ratio has remained stubbornly low at around 10% over the past five years, and a new IMF’s Governance and Corruption Report reveals the problem goes far deeper than collection efficiency. Read more

• OMO Result: SBP injects over Rs2tr into Market

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 Rs2.17 trillion into the market of which Rs1.97tr were injected through reverse repo OMO. Read more

• Weekly SPI increases by 0.07%

Pakistan's short-term inflation, measured by the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), increased by 0.07% for the week ended November 20, 2025, according to the latest data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). Read more

• Gold price in Pakistan remain unchanged

Gold price in Pakistan remained unchanged on Friday, with 24-karat gold being sold at Rs426,562 per tola, unchanged from the previous session. Read more

• IMF flags governance risks in Pakistan’s financial sector

Pakistan’s financial sector remains relatively resilient, but serious governance and structural challenges persist, according to the latest IMF Technical Assistance report on “Governance and Corruption Diagnostic Assessment.” Read more

• CCP issues notices to major private schools over mandatory branded supplies

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has issued show-cause notices to seventeen leading private school systems for allegedly forcing parents to purchase expensive, logo-branded notebooks, uniforms, and other school supplies exclusively from authorized vendors. Read more

• Wheat sowing accelerates across Pakistan

Provinces across Pakistan have reported significant progress in wheat sowing ahead of the 2025 harvest season, with Punjab achieving 75% of its target and Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), and Balochistan also showing steady momentum. Read more

• Pakistan plans comprehensive policy to strengthen gems, jewellery sector

Pakistan’s government and industry stakeholders have agreed to collaborate on a comprehensive development and export policy for the gems and jewellery sector, aiming to enhance competitiveness, support value addition, and promote sustainable growth. Read more

• Pakistan's sports goods sector to strengthen skills, quality standards

The Ministry of Commerce is working with the sports goods sector to enhance competitiveness and export potential through targeted skill development and quality certification programs. Read more

• SCRA ends week around Rs29bn

The SCRA balance decreased by Rs382.05m during the week ending Nov 14, 2025 to close at Rs29.44bn. Read more

• Pakistan charts path for regulated crypto, digital assets

The Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (PVARA) is developing a comprehensive framework to formalize cryptocurrency and digital asset operations, aiming to provide legal clarity, attract investment, and ensure financial stability amid growing interest in digital assets. Read more

• HBL eyes strong deposit growth and operational efficiency

Habib Bank Limited (PSX:HBL) is set to strengthen its position in Pakistan’s banking sector, with management targeting a current account (CA) mix exceeding 40% to sustain margins and support low-cost funding. Read more

• Pakistan sets $200m meat export target to Malaysia

Pakistan has set an export target of $200 million for meat shipments to Malaysia as the government moves to finalize a detailed roadmap aimed at expanding access to one of Southeast Asia’s key halal markets. Read more

• PSX to launch Cash-Settled Futures (CSF) contracts

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) is launching Cash-Settled Futures (CSF) contracts, marking a significant development in the country's derivatives trading landscape. Read more

• Nishat duo to buy back 285m shares

Pakgen Power Limited (PKGP) and Lalpir Power Limited (LPL) have intended large-scale buy-back programs amounting to a combined 285 million ordinary shares, according to separate notices filed with the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX). Read more

• Saif Textile Mills sees major stake boost

Saif Textile Mills Limited (PSX:SAIF) has undergone a significant shift in its shareholding structure as investor Muhammad Hussain acquired 2,450,000 voting shares on October 23, 2025. Read more

• PPL rejects reports of Artificial Island

Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has dismissed recent media reports suggesting the company is reclaiming land from the sea to build an artificial island. Read more

• NBP issues foreign exchange rates

The treasury management division of the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) on Friday, issued the following exchange rates. Read more

• Asia markets slide as tech sell-off deepen

Asia markets dropped sharply on Friday as a tech-led sell-off in the U.S. and fading expectations of a December Federal Reserve rate cut weighed on investor sentiment. Read more

• Reko Diq deal nears finish line

The long-pending financial close of the Reko Diq copper-and-gold project is now “around the corner,” with an IFC-led consortium finalizing approximately $3.5 billion in debt financing and the US Export–Import Bank expected to rejoin the process soon, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb told Arab News in an interview on Wednesday. Read more

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