MG Morning Breeze: Updates to Skim before Market
MG News | February 09, 2026 at 07:36 AM GMT+05:00
February 09, 2026 (MLN): Morning Breeze aims to lessen the load for its readers by curating noteworthy updates from the preceding day.
Saudi Arabia has expressed strong interest in leveraging Pakistan’s artificial intelligence and technology talent as part of its ongoing economic and technological transformation. Read more
Pakistan’s development partnership with the World Bank moved forward as progress under the Country Partnership Framework (CPF) was reviewed. Read more
The federal government has appointed Imtiaz Haider as Commissioner of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) for a period of three years with immediate effect. Read more
Weekly roundup of Key Economic releases and market data and statistics Read more
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended the outgoing week on a muted note, as the benchmark KSE-100 Index slipped marginally by 44.91 points, or 0.02% WoW, closing at 184,129.58 on February 6, 2026, compared to 184,174.49 at the end of the previous week. Read more
The foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased by $56.1 million or 0.35% WoW to $16.16 billion during the week ended on January 30, 2026, data released by State Bank of Pakistan showed on Thursday. Read more
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday raised Rs550.97 billion through the auction of Pakistan Investment Bonds (PIBs – Fixed Rate), with settlement scheduled for February 9. Read more
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) held a condolence reference to honor the life and contributions of Dr. Shamshad Akhtar, the country’s first female central bank governor and a globally recognized economist, whose passing represents a significant loss for Pakistan’s financial sector. Read more
The Anti-Corruption Agency of the Republic of Uzbekistan (ACAU) and Pakistan’s National Accountability Bureau (NAB) signed a memorandum of understanding on Thursday to enhance bilateral cooperation against corruption, including information sharing, capacity building and technical assistance. Read more
The benchmark KSE-100 Index concluded Friday's trading session at 184,129.58, showing a decrease of 3,702.50 points or 1.97%. Read more
The Pakistani rupee (PKR) increased by 1.15 paisa against the US dollar in Friday's interbank session to settle the trade at PKR 279.71 per USD, compared to previous closing of 279.72. Read more
Hala Enterprises Limited (PSX:HAEL) has successfully completed the installation and operationalization of imported Air Jet weaving machinery. Read more
Soneri Bank Limited (PSX:SNBL) has taken a step toward expanding its business footprint after its board approved the management to evaluate a potential acquisition aimed at diversifying the bank’s line of business. Read more
Gillette Pakistan Limited (PSX: GLPL) has moved a step closer to its voluntary de-listing from the Pakistan Stock Exchange after the majority shareholder/sponsor accepted the purchase of ordinary shares at a PSX-determined buy-back price of Rs700 per share. Read more
Public sentiment in Pakistan showed notable improvement in 2025, with citizens expressing cautious optimism about the country’s economic and social outlook. Read more
Gold price in Pakistan decreased on Friday, with 24-karat gold being sold at Rs507,762 per tola, down Rs21,400. Read more
Pakistan's short-term inflation, measured by the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), increased by 0.09% for the weekly, according to the latest data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). Read more
The SCRA balance decreased by Rs.922.7m during the week ending Jan 30, 2026 to close at Rs.34.13billion. Read more
Gold and silver saw modest gains on Friday, even as both metals were on track for a second consecutive week of losses. 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 Rs1.607 trillion into the market of which Rs1.092tr were injected through reverse repo OMO. Read more
Pak Qatar General Takaful Limited has revised the allocation of its Initial Public Offering (IPO) after the General Public Portion was oversubscribed. Read more
Pakistan and Uzbekistan have agreed to enhance bilateral trade to $2bn within the next five years, following a high-level visit by the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, to Islamabad. Read more
VIS Credit Rating Company Ltd. (VIS) has upgraded Pakistan State Oil Company Limited’s (PSX:PSO) medium- to long-term entity rating from ‘AA+’ to ‘AAA’, while retaining its short-term rating at ‘A1+’. Read more
The Letter of Rights (Right Entitlements) of LSE Capital Limited (PSX: LSECL) becomes Central Depository System (CDS) eligible starting Friday, February 6, 2026, according to the latest notice from the Central Depository Company (CDC) of Pakistan. Read more
Gold is poised to regain upward momentum after a brief phase of consolidation, with prices projected to climb toward $6,200 per ounce by mid-2026 as resilient central-bank purchases, renewed exchange-traded fund inflows and persistent geopolitical and fiscal uncertainties continue to reinforce its appeal as a long-term hedge. Read more
President Donald Trump’s push to secure Venezuela’s crude exports highlights Washington’s continued focus on heavy oil as a strategic asset. Read more
Silver prices could surge to around $100 per ounce by June 2026 before retreating toward $85 by year-end, which reflects a market caught between powerful investment momentum and mounting fundamental constraints. Read more
Shares of National Bank of Pakistan (PSX: NBP) fell sharply following the announcement that the next hearing of the bank’s long-running pension case has been scheduled for February 13, 2026. Read more
Pakistan and Jordan have agreed to begin consultations on a preferential trade agreement (PTA) and expand bilateral cooperation across 16 priority sectors, a move aimed at improving market access and translating long-standing diplomatic ties into concrete economic outcomes. Read more
Asian markets opened Friday on a weak footing, with broad-based declines across the region as a tech-led selloff in the United States spilled over into regional trading. Read more
The treasury management division of the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) on Friday, issued the following exchange rates. Read more
Attock Refinery Limited (PSX: ATRL) has shut down its Heavy Crude Distillation Unit effective February 5, 2026, as elevated gasoline inventories and weaker upliftment by oil marketing companies weigh on refinery operations, the company said in a regulatory filing to the Pakistan Stock Exchange. Read more
K-Electric Chief Executive Officer Syed Moonis Abdullah Alvi has resigned from his position, marking the end of one of the longest tenures at Pakistan’s largest power utility. Read more
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| Name | Price/Vol | %Chg/NChg |
|---|---|---|
| KSE100 | 184,129.58 798.69M | -1.97% -3702.50 |
| ALLSHR | 110,763.73 1,266.28M | -1.85% -2087.96 |
| KSE30 | 56,278.51 173.32M | -2.19% -1261.46 |
| KMI30 | 259,907.89 102.57M | -2.03% -5380.16 |
| KMIALLSHR | 71,198.64 822.49M | -1.72% -1247.03 |
| BKTi | 53,693.69 102.25M | -2.59% -1425.61 |
| OGTi | 37,589.24 28.20M | -2.72% -1052.27 |
| Symbol | Bid/Ask | High/Low |
|---|
| Name | Last | High/Low | Chg/%Chg |
|---|---|---|---|
| BITCOIN FUTURES | 70,950.00 | 72,760.00 70,125.00 | 690.00 0.98% |
| BRENT CRUDE | 67.43 | 67.74 67.02 | -0.62 -0.91% |
| RICHARDS BAY COAL MONTHLY | 96.00 | 96.00 96.00 | 1.50 1.59% |
| ROTTERDAM COAL MONTHLY | 102.75 | 103.25 101.30 | 2.25 2.24% |
| USD RBD PALM OLEIN | 1,071.50 | 1,071.50 1,071.50 | 0.00 0.00% |
| CRUDE OIL - WTI | 63.01 | 63.30 62.62 | -0.54 -0.85% |
| SUGAR #11 WORLD | 14.14 | 14.30 14.07 | -0.13 -0.91% |
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