MG Morning Breeze: Updates to Skim before Market
MG News | January 08, 2026 at 09:14 AM GMT+05:00
January 08, 2026 (MLN): Morning Breeze aims to lessen the load for its readers by curating noteworthy updates from the preceding day.
BYD has once again emerged as the world’s top New Energy Vehicle (NEV) manufacturer, reporting global sales exceeding 4.6 million units in 2025 and retaining its No.1 position worldwide. Read more
Pakistan will formally bring the U.S. Pakistan Business Alliance (USPBA) under the regulatory framework of the Board of Investment (BOI), a move aimed at strengthening institutional coordination and attracting greater U.S. private-sector investment into key sectors of the economy. Read more
The government has prioritized the privatization of loss-making state-owned enterprises as a key part of its economic reform agenda, with the privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) identified as the first major step. Read more
The Pakistani rupee (PKR) remained mostly flat with a slight rise by 1.10 paisa against the US dollar in Wednesday's interbank session to settle the trade at PKR 280.06 per USD, compared to previous closing of 280.07. Read more
The benchmark KSE-100 Index concluded Wednesday's trading session at 186,518.71, showing an increase of 1,456.61 points or 0.79%. Read more
Lucky Investments Limited has surpassed Rs130 billion in assets under management (AUM) within its first year of operations, a rare pace of growth that places it among the fastest-scaling Islamic asset managers in Pakistan’s capital market. Read more
Pakistan will be keeping gas prices unchanged for the next six months, provide enhanced gas supply to domestic consumers, and export surplus LNG to international markets, which marks a significant milestone in petroleum and gas sector reforms. Read more
Pakistan is evaluating the responsible adoption of emerging financial technologies, including tokenisation, artificial intelligence and blockchain infrastructure, as part of its ongoing financial sector reforms and digital transformation efforts. Read more
Gold price in Pakistan decreased on Wednesday, with 24-karat gold being sold at Rs466,762 per tola, down Rs1,200. Read more
The Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) has revised profit rates on various savings schemes, effective January 5, 2026, adjusting returns across both conventional and Islamic instruments in line with the prevailing market and monetary conditions. Read more
Pakistan’s equity market has staged an exceptional rally, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index recording a historic 6-day calendar year (CY) gain of around 11,000 points in 2026. Read more
Oil prices have fallen after U.S President Donald Trump said Venezuela’s interim authorities will turn over between 30 million and 50 million barrels of oil to the United States following the ouster of authoritarian leader Nicolás Maduro. Read more
Gold and silver are expected to remain at the center of investor attention in 2026, with both metals poised to benefit from macroeconomic uncertainty, shifting monetary policy, and rising demand for portfolio hedges. Read more
Bank Alfalah Limited (PSX: BAFL) has received in-principle approval from the State Bank of Pakistan allowing Ghazanfar Bank, Afghanistan to commence due diligence on BAFL’s Afghanistan operations and business. Read more
Pakistan Railways has secured a $2 billion loan from the Asian Development Bank for the construction of a new 480-kilometre railway track between Karachi and Rohri. Read more
The treasury management division of the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) on Wednesday, issued the following exchange rates. Read more
Asian markets began the trading session on a mixed note as investors digested escalating geopolitical developments alongside regional economic data, while defense stocks reversed recent gains and select automakers rallied sharply. Read more
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| KSE100 | 179,927.05 365.01M | -1.27% -2314.73 |
| ALLSHR | 109,270.69 838.76M | -1.19% -1312.98 |
| KSE30 | 53,705.71 89.34M | -1.33% -726.00 |
| KMI30 | 253,531.92 109.38M | -1.32% -3382.29 |
| KMIALLSHR | 70,152.63 543.97M | -1.25% -888.68 |
| BKTi | 50,997.50 18.73M | -1.38% -715.26 |
| OGTi | 36,216.08 8.18M | -1.21% -443.50 |
| Symbol | Bid/Ask | High/Low |
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| BITCOIN FUTURES | 63,025.00 | 64,680.00 62,605.00 | -1060.00 -1.65% |
| BRENT CRUDE | 78.56 | 79.80 77.28 | 2.55 3.35% |
| RICHARDS BAY COAL MONTHLY | 105.75 | 0.00 0.00 | -1.15 -1.08% |
| ROTTERDAM COAL MONTHLY | 118.00 | 0.00 0.00 | 0.65 0.55% |
| USD RBD PALM OLEIN | 1,135.00 | 1,135.00 1,135.00 | 0.00 0.00% |
| CRUDE OIL - WTI | 73.89 | 75.08 72.61 | 2.48 3.47% |
| SUGAR #11 WORLD | 14.77 | 14.98 14.65 | -0.11 -0.74% |
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