MG Morning Breeze: Updates to Skim before Market
MG News | December 18, 2025 at 08:58 AM GMT+05:00
December 18, 2025 (MLN): Morning Breeze aims to lessen the load for its readers by curating noteworthy updates from the preceding day.
Pakistan has assured full facilitation to Chinese FinTech giant Fintopia China for launching digital financing initiatives in the country, as the government intensifies efforts to attract technology-led foreign investment and strengthen Pak–China economic cooperation. Read more
NETSOL Technologies Limited (PSX: NETSOL) has signed a contract extension worth approximately $50 million with a tier-one global auto captive. Read more
Automobile financing in Pakistan has increased to Rs318.03bn in November 2025, witnessing a rise of 0.83% MoM compared to Rs315.4bn recorded in October 2025, according to the latest data released by the central bank. Read more
The import bill of the petroleum group increased to $1.01 billion in November 2025, marking a increase of 27.74% YoY compared to the import bill of $870.35 m recorded in November 2024, data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) showed. Read more
The Pakistani rupee (PKR) strengthened by 3.73 paisa against the US dollar in Wednesday's interbank session to settle the trade at PKR 280.27 per USD, compared to previous closing of 280.31. Read more
The U. S. A. remained the top export destination for Pakistan during November, with $451.45 million worth of shipments, down by 5.3% against the exports of $476.9m in same period last year. Read more
The benchmark KSE-100 Index concluded Wednesday's trading session at 170,313.85, showing a decrease of 133.44 points. Read more
Among Pakistan’s top trading partners, China remained the top source of imports for Pakistan during November, followed by U. A. E. Dubai, Saudi Arabia, and U. S. A.. Read more
Pakistan’s Power Sector witnessed the highest net Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) worth $86.75 million in November 2025, as per the latest data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). Read more
China emerged as the largest investor in Pakistan in November 2025, with a net direct investment of $81.64m, followed by Hong Kong and Switzerland, which invested $23.26m and $16.77m, respectively, according to the data issued by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). Read more
Pakistan has recorded a value of $179.7m in November, compared to $231.89m in the Same Period Last Year (SPLY), the latest data issued by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) showed. Read more
Treet Corporation Limited (PSX:TREET) has done a significant upward revision in its proposed investment in the upcoming right issue of its associated company, Loads Limited, raised the amount to up to Rs752.9m. Read more
Gold price in Pakistan increased on Wednesday, with 24-karat gold being sold at Rs453,562 per tola, up Rs2,700. Read more
Pakistan's textile manufacturing sector has formally requested a temporary waiver on gas levies for captive power generation to navigate what industry leaders describe as critical winter energy challenges. Read more
TPL Corp Limited (PSX: TPL) Board of Directors granted final approval on December 17, 2025, for Jazz International Holding Limited to acquire shares and control of TPL Insurance Limited, the company's subsidiary. Read more
The service sector of Pakistan posed a trade deficit of $140 million in November, showing a decline of 41.18% MoM, as compared to a deficit of $238m recorded in the previous month, the latest data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) showed. Read more
Pakistan’s real effective exchange rate (REER) increased to 104.761 in November 2025, up from 103.95 in October 2025, a 0.78% MoM gain and a 1.69% rise YoY from 103.022 in November 2024. Read more
Pakistan has recorded a current account surplus of $100 million, the latest data issued by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) revealed today. Read more
Government will move ahead with the privatization of three power distribution companies IESCO, FESCO and GEPCO with expressions of interest expected to be issued shortly, as the government accelerates reforms aimed at creating a competitive electricity market. Read more
Pakistan's power generation sector recorded a total output of 8,050 GWh in November 2025, 19% lower MoM, according to data compiled by Arif Habib Limited. Read more
Pakistan and Uzbekistan agreed to intensify cooperation across political, parliamentary and economic fronts during a meeting in Islamabad. Read more
Pakistan is considering the phased and regulated adoption of genetically modified (GMO) maize to boost agricultural productivity, exports, and food security. Read more
Asia markets delivered a mixed performance on Wednesday, with investor sentiment shaped by stronger-than-expected Japanese trade data, fresh initial public offerings, and lingering concerns over global growth and energy markets. Read more
The treasury management division of the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) on Wednesday, issued the following exchange rates. Read more
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| USD RBD PALM OLEIN | 1,016.00 | 1,016.00 1,016.00 | 0.00 0.00% |
| CRUDE OIL - WTI | 56.12 | 56.85 55.91 | 0.31 0.56% |
| SUGAR #11 WORLD | 14.75 | 14.80 14.73 | -0.01 -0.07% |
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