MG Morning Breeze: Updates to Skim before Market
MG News | January 12, 2026 at 08:58 AM GMT+05:00
January 12, 2026 (MLN): Morning Breeze aims to lessen the load for its readers by curating noteworthy updates from the preceding day.
The Pakistan Stock Exchange closed the week on a strong footing, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining 5,374.74 points, or 3.00% WoW, to settle at 184,409.67, compared to 179,034.93 at the close of the previous week. Read more
The United States could see sweeping changes to consumer lending rules under a proposal that would temporarily cap credit card interest rates. Read more
Pakistan’s state-owned enterprises recorded a net loss of Rs122.9 billion in FY2024-25, sharply wider than the Rs30.6bn loss a year earlier. Read more
The government has approved the appointment of Dr Kabir Ahmed Sidhu as Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) with immediate effect. Read more
Weekly roundup of Key Economic releases and market data and statistics Read more
Free cancer medicines worth up to Rs10 million per patient will be provided to eligible patients from Islamabad, Azad Jammu & Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan. Read more
Crude oil prices climbed on Friday amid rising concerns over potential disruptions in Iran’s oil production and uncertainties surrounding Venezuelan exports. Read more
The benchmark KSE-100 Index concluded Friday's trading session at 184,409.67, showing a decrease of 1,133.34 points or 0.61%. Read more
The Pakistani rupee (PKR) rose by 2.83 paisa against the US dollar in Friday's interbank session to settle the trade at PKR 280.02 per USD, compared to previous closing of 280.05. Read more
The government has accorded in-principle approval to a National Policy Framework aimed at reforming Pakistan’s gemstones sector and aligning it with international standards, with directions to implement all assigned actions for the current year. Read more
Pakistan–UAE relations are steadily progressing from traditional fraternal ties toward enhanced economic cooperation and investment, with a growing focus on private-sector collaboration and emerging technologies. Read more
Ghazi Fabrics International Limited (PSX: GFIL) approved the highest bid price of Rs500 million, as recommended by the Audit Committee, for the sale of an extra piece of land owned by the company. Read more
Gold price in Pakistan increased on Friday, with 24-karat gold being sold at Rs469,562 per tola, up Rs3,400. Read more
Pakistan’s short-term inflation Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) increased by 0.12% compared to the previous week, while it rose by 3.20% compared to the same period last year, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). Read more
Ghandhara Tyre & Rubber Company Limited (PSX: GTYR) will suspend plant operations on Monday, January 12, 2026, due to a decline in gas availability from the SSGC system, resulting in low gas pressure. 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 Rs1.59 trillion into the market of which Rs1.296tr were injected through reverse repo OMO. Read more
The Islamabad Murree Expressway (IMDC) has completed all major development works and is ready for inauguration. Read more
Pakistan received workers' remittances of $3.59 billion in December 2025, up by 12.6% from November's $3.188bn, according to the latest data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). Read more
The government of Pakistan is taking major steps to accelerate the development of the country’s clinical trial sector, aims to position Pakistan as a regional hub for clinical research. Read more
VIS Credit Rating Company Limited has reaffirmed the entity ratings for Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (PSX: OGDC), emphasizing the state-owned energy giant’s strong financial position, robust liquidity, and strategic importance to Pakistan’s economy. Read more
Pakistan and the United Kingdom explored avenues for strengthening youth engagement, overseas employment opportunities, and bilateral cooperation during discussions held in London. Read more
The Balochistan government is taking serious, coordinated and result-oriented steps in collaboration with the federal government to pull the province out of backwardness and integrate it into the national development mainstream Read more
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|---|---|---|
| KSE100 | 183,689.10 86.80M | -0.39% -720.57 |
| ALLSHR | 110,190.28 263.27M | -0.17% -192.30 |
| KSE30 | 56,315.82 34.90M | -0.49% -278.05 |
| KMI30 | 257,518.23 28.75M | -0.65% -1690.18 |
| KMIALLSHR | 70,423.70 106.53M | -0.41% -287.09 |
| BKTi | 53,550.47 18.20M | -0.42% -224.25 |
| OGTi | 35,800.04 1.91M | -0.68% -245.01 |
| Symbol | Bid/Ask | High/Low |
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| Name | Last | High/Low | Chg/%Chg |
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| BITCOIN FUTURES | 92,330.00 | 92,830.00 90,450.00 | 1925.00 2.13% |
| BRENT CRUDE | 63.43 | 64.00 62.89 | 0.09 0.14% |
| RICHARDS BAY COAL MONTHLY | 86.75 | 0.00 0.00 | -1.25 -1.42% |
| ROTTERDAM COAL MONTHLY | 95.30 | 98.65 95.30 | -2.90 -2.95% |
| USD RBD PALM OLEIN | 1,027.50 | 1,027.50 1,027.50 | 0.00 0.00% |
| CRUDE OIL - WTI | 59.20 | 59.80 58.64 | 0.08 0.14% |
| SUGAR #11 WORLD | 14.89 | 14.99 14.78 | -0.08 -0.53% |
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