MG Morning Breeze: Updates to Skim before Market

January 19, 2026 (MLN): Morning Breeze aims to lessen the load for its readers by curating noteworthy updates from the preceding day.

• Weekly Market Roundup

The Pakistan Stock Exchange closed the outgoing week on a marginally positive note, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining 689.16 points, or 0.37% WoW, to settle at 185,098.83, compared to 184,409.67 at the close of the previous week. Read more

• Key Pakistan Market Stats and Economic Indicators

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

• BML to close books for reduction of shares

Bank Makramah Limited (PSX:BML) has moved ahead with a key step in its restructuring process by closing its share transfer books in connection with a court-approved reduction of share capital. Read more

• SBP launches implementation of WE-Finance Code

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has formally launched the implementation of the Women Entrepreneurship Finance (WE-Finance) Code, a landmark initiative aimed at improving women entrepreneurs’ access to finance and strengthening their role in Pakistan’s economic growth. Read more

• Auto financing in Pakistan rises to Rs319bn in December

Automobile financing in Pakistan has increased to Rs319.08bn in December 2026, witnessing a rise of 0.33% MoM compared to Rs318.03bn recorded in November 2026, according to the latest data released by the central bank. Read more

• Is Pakistan entering a once in a generation moment?

Pakistan appears to be entering a rare moment of strategic opportunity as global geopolitical alignments shift and long-standing power structures come under pressure. Read more

• PSX Closing Bell: Bulls Keep the Flame Alive

The benchmark KSE-100 Index concluded Friday's trading session at 185,098.83, showing an increase of 3,642.50 points or 2.01%. Read more

• Mari Energies launches cloud and AI infrastructure platform

Mari Energies Limited (PSX:MARI) has taken a significant step in Pakistan’s digital evolution with the launch of a Cloud and AI infrastructure platform through its fully owned subsidiary, Mari Technologies Limited. Read more

• PKR holds steady against USD

The Pakistani rupee (PKR) strengthened by 1.15 paisa against the US dollar in Friday's interbank session to settle the trade at PKR 279.95 per USD, compared to previous closing of 279.96. Read more

• Fertilizer offtake increases 23% YoY in December

Fertilizer consumption in Pakistan witnessed strong performance in December 2025, as overall nutrient offtake increased by 23% year-on-year to 770,000 tonnes, according to the latest Monthly Fertilizer Review released by the National Fertilizer Development Centre (NFDC). Read more

• Big industry output grows 10% YoY in November

Pakistan's large-scale manufacturing sector sustained its recovery trajectory in November 2025, with the Quantum Index of Manufacturing (QIM) reaching 118.28, showing continued industrial momentum amid exceptional performances in automobiles, petroleum products and garments. Read more

• Seafood exports rise 22% to $253m in H1 FY26

Pakistan’s seafood exports rose 21.6% year-on-year in value to $253.24 million during the first half of FY2025–26. Read more

• Weekly SPI increases by 0.25% WoW

Pakistan’s short-term inflation Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) increased by 0.25% compared to the previous week, while it rose by 3.87% compared to the same period last year, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). Read more

• Customs seize smuggled goods, vehicles worth Rs66m

The Customs Enforcement Division in D.I. Khan has seized smuggled goods and the vehicles used to transport them, with a combined estimated value of Rs66million, following a series of anti-smuggling operations. Read more

• OMO Result: SBP injects Rs13.1tr 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 Rs13.12 trillion into the market of which Rs12.7tr were injected through reverse repo OMO. Read more

• Gold price in Pakistan remain unchanged

Gold price in Pakistan remained unchanged on Friday, with 24-karat gold being sold at Rs482,462 per tola, unchanged from the previous session. Read more

• Federal bucks ahead, provinces lag behind in Pakistan’s tax race

Pakistan’s tax performance highlights a significant gap between federal and provincial revenue collections. Read more

• SCRA balance jumps Rs10bn

The SCRA balance increased by Rs10.34 billion during the week ending Jan 09, 2026 to close at Rs46.67bn. Read more

• Pakistan, Bahrain expand investment, security cooperation

Pakistan and Bahrain outlined plans to expand economic cooperation, investment partnerships, and bilateral security collaboration. Read more

• Pakistan, China pledge to accelerate next phase of CPEC

Pakistan and China have pledged to accelerate the next phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and deepen collaboration between the two countries. Read more

• OMO announcement

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• Jazz pushes network limits with high capacity optical upgrade

Jazz has taken a significant leap forward in strengthening Pakistan’s digital backbone by becoming the first operator in the country to deploy 1.2 terabits per second (Tbps) per wavelength on its optical transport network. Read more

• Pakistan, Kazakhstan explore agriculture cooperation

Pakistan and Kazakhstan agreed to explore structured cooperation in agriculture and food security, with a focus on productivity, climate resilience and value chain development. Read more

• Business bodies raise regulatory concerns at SIFC session

Key economic ministries and regulators were directed to resolve regulatory bottlenecks facing businesses after concerns were raised by trade bodies during an interactive session held under the platform of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). Read more

• Govt approves five major health projects under URAAN Pakistan

The Government of Pakistan has approved major health sector initiatives under URAAN Pakistan, as the Central Development Working Party (CDWP) cleared five key projects aimed at expanding affordable healthcare, reducing catastrophic medical expenses, and strengthening social protection for vulnerable populations. Read more

• SBP expands Raast for remittance payments

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has moved to allow Exchange Companies to use its instant payment system Raast to facilitate home remittances, that will enable faster and safer digital transfers to bank accounts and wallets. Read more

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