MG Morning Breeze: Updates to Skim before Market

February 11, 2026 (MLN): Morning Breeze aims to lessen the load for its readers by curating noteworthy updates from the preceding day.

• Pakistan capital market successfully transitions to T+1 settlement cycle

Pakistan’s Capital Market has officially transitioned to the T+1 settlement cycle, a landmark reform that strengthens efficiency, reduces risk and aligns the country with international best practices. Read more

• IFC, HMB launch risk-sharing facility for SMEs

IFC and Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited (PSX:HMB) have entered into a new risk-sharing facility to expand access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), including agricultural SMEs, and help address Pakistan’s SME financing gap. Read more

• Pakistan, Uzbekistan vow to deepen cooperation across multiple sectors

Pakistan and Uzbekistan have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral cooperation in key sectors including food and agriculture, mining, information technology, tourism, health and banking, as both countries seek to enhance trade and strengthen long-standing brotherly ties. Read more

• Pakistan, Cambodia seek to unlock mutual trade potential

Pakistan and Cambodia are looking to expand economic cooperation and unlock greater trade and investment opportunities aimed at shared growth and social prosperity. Read more

• Pakistan, Kuwait ties deepen with Raqami Bank licence

Pakistan and Kuwait’s growing economic cooperation received a boost with the granting of a commercial licence to Raqami Islamic Digital Bank, marks what is described as a major milestone in Pakistan’s evolving financial sector and a practical step toward strengthening bilateral financial and investment ties. Read more

• NEPRA approves K-Electric rate reductions

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved a revised tariff schedule for K-Electric consumers, bringing relief to residential customers across multiple consumption slabs while the number of protected consumers has surged dramatically over recent years. Read more

• Car sales rise 35.5% in January 2026

The sales of cars, including LCVs, vans, and jeeps, in Pakistan increased by 35.5% in January 2026, clocking in at 23,055 units compared to 17,010 units recorded in the same month of last year, the latest data from the Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA) showed today. Read more

• PKR inches up against USD

The Pakistani rupee (PKR) increased by 2.91 paisa against the US dollar in Tuesday's interbank session to settle the trade at PKR 279.67 per USD, compared to previous closing of 279.70. Read more

• PSX Closing Bell: Red by a Whisker

The benchmark KSE-100 Index concluded Tuesday's trading session at 182,153.55, showing a decrease of 186.83 points or 0.10%. Read more

• MACFL reports 55% drop in HY profit

MACPAC Films Limited (PSX: MACFL) reported a profit after taxation of Rs5.38m for the half year ended December 31, 2025, showing a 54.65% YoY decline compared to Rs11.87m in the corresponding period last year. Read more

• PNSC inducts MR-II Tanker into managed fleet

Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) has inducted an MR-II tanker vessel into its managed fleet, expanding its shipping capacity, the state-owned carrier said in a notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange on Tuesday. Read more

• Wafi plans Dubai subsidiary to expand commercial activities

Wafi Energy Pakistan Limited's (PSX:WAFI) Board of Directors has approved the establishment of a wholly owned subsidiary in the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), Dubai Free Zone, to expand the company's business and commercial activities outside Pakistan. Read more

• BWHL reports strong HY profit

Baluchistan Wheels Limited (PSX: BWHL) reported a profit after tax of Rs205.37 million for the half year ended December 31, 2025, marked a robust 78.70% YoY increase compared to Rs114.93m in HY24. Read more

• Pakistan strengthens healthcare exports at WHX 2026

Pakistan is making a strong mark in the global healthcare industry, with 40 of its leading companies showcasing innovations in medical devices, surgical instruments, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare manufacturing at the World Health Exhibition (WHX) 2026. Read more

• Nepra shifts solar users to net-billing

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has formally notified updated metering and billing regulations for solar energy prosumers, replacing the existing net-metering framework with a net-billing system. Read more

• Gold price in Pakistan rises Rs1,500 per tola

Gold price in Pakistan increased on Tuesday, with 24-karat gold being sold at Rs526,262 per tola, up Rs1,500. Read more

• Gold steadies, market awaits U.S data

Gold prices edged lower on Tuesday but remained above the key $5,000-per-ounce mark in line with major U.S. economic reports later this week that could influence the Federal Reserve’s path on interest rates. Read more

• Workers’ Remittances falls to $3.46bn in Jan 2026

Pakistan received workers' remittances of $3.46 billion in January 2026, down by 3.6% from December's $3.592bn, according to the latest data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). Read more

• Raqami Bank granted Scheduled status by SBP

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has officially declared Raqami Islamic Digital Bank Limited as a Scheduled Bank following the grant of a Digital Retail Bank (DRB) licence, effective February 6, 2026. Read more

• Investment, not aid, to define future Pakistan, KSA relations

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are moving to recalibrate their longstanding relationship toward trade and investment led growth, with cooperation expanding across sectors including mining, information technology, agriculture and tourism despite wider geopolitical uncertainties. Read more

• Zong partners MoITT for Indus AI Week 2026

Zong has partnered with the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) for Indus AI Week 2026, Pakistan’s national initiative on artificial intelligence. Read more

• NBP issues foreign exchange rates

The treasury management division of the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) on Tuesday, issued the following exchange rates. Read more

• Asian markets rally, Japan’s Nikkei hits new highs

Asian markets opened on a strong footing on Tuesday, led by a powerful rally in Japan as investor optimism spilled across the region following recent political developments. Read more

• Climate crisis drains nearly 1% of Pakistan’s GDP every year

Pakistan is losing close to 1% of its gross domestic product (GDP) annually to climate-related damage, speakers said on Monday at the 4th Pakistan Climate Conference. Read more

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