MG Morning Breeze: Updates to Skim before Market
MG News | February 13, 2026 at 08:10 AM GMT+05:00
February 13, 2026 (MLN): Morning Breeze aims to lessen the load for its readers by curating noteworthy updates from the preceding day.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has taken immediate notice of new solar-related regulations issued by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA), directing the Power Division to safeguard the interests of existing net-metering consumers. Read more
China plans to lower tariffs on certain dairy products imported from the European Union, though anti-subsidy levies of 7.4% to 11.7% will remain in place for the next five years. Read more
Pakistan has launched the implementation phase of the Prime Minister’s Pakistan Accelerated Vehicle Electrification (PAVE) Scheme, under which electric bikes, rickshaws, and loaders are being distributed on easy installments along with government subsidies. Read more
Samsung Electronics has started mass production of its next-generation HBM4 memory chips, a key component for powering large-scale artificial intelligence data centers. Read more
The foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased by $20.6 million or 0.13% WoW to $16.18 billion during the week ended on February 06, 2026, data released by State Bank of Pakistan showed on Thursday. Read more
Britain’s economy expanded less than what was forecasted in the final quarter of 2025 adding pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government. Read more
The government is reviewing tobacco sector policies, including excise measures and enforcement actions, to address illicit trade and enhance export competitiveness while maintaining fiscal discipline. Read more
The Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF) and Türkiye’s Scientific and Technological Research Council (TÜBİTAK) have funded 33 joint research projects since the 2013 MoU. Read more
German industrial giant Siemens raised its full-year earnings outlook after reporting a strong first quarter, driven by robust demand linked to artificial intelligence. Read more
Pakistan’s agricultural sector received Rs1.41 trillion in credit during the first half of FY26, with the number of borrowers reaching 2.97m, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said at its Agricultural Credit Advisory Committee (ACAC) meeting in Karachi. Read more
The US House of Representatives on Wednesday voted to reject former President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods, delivering a rare rebuke of his signature trade policy despite his last-minute political warnings to Republicans. Read more
Japanese automaker Nissan Motor Co. has declared that it expects to report a net loss of 650bn yen ($4.2bn) for its fiscal year ending March 2026, showing ongoing challenges in global sales. Read more
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 3,881 new companies in January 2026. Read more
The benchmark KSE-100 Index concluded Thursday's trading session at 180,512.64, showing a decrease of 2,537.16 points or 1.39%. Read more
National Foods Limited (PSX: NATF) stated that its wholly owned subsidiary, National Foods DMCC, has been renamed as National Foods FZCO following approval from the DMCC Authority, United Arab Emirates. Read more
Barrick Gold Corporation's highly anticipated Reko Diq copper-gold project in Pakistan's Balochistan province faces an uncertain future after the company announced it is reviewing the development timeline and capital budget due to "escalating security risks.” Read more
NetSol Technologies Limited (PSX:NETSOL) reported a net profit of Rs718.3m for the half year ended December 31, 2025, a remarkable 11.2 times increase from the Rs64.1m profit recorded in the same period last year. Read more
The Pakistani rupee (PKR) rose by 0.97 paisa against the US dollar in Thursday's interbank session to settle the trade at PKR 279.65 per USD, compared to previous closing of 279.66. Read more
Barrick Gold Corporation reported strong fourth-quarter 2025 results on February 5, 2026, with adjusted EBITDA of $4.3 billion beating consensus expectations. Read more
Ghani Dairies Limited’s public subscription has been oversubscribed, with investors applying for a total of 43.45 million shares against an issue size of 26.05 million shares. Read more
Gold price in Pakistan remained unchanged on Thursday, with 24-karat gold being sold at Rs528,562 per tola, unchanged from the previous session. Read more
In a major move to support the country’s economic revival, Pakistan’s Banking Sector has yet again stepped up to voluntarily reduce markup rates on the Export Refinance Facility (ERF) by 3.0%. Read more
The tariff restructuring follows the Federal Government’s motion under Sections 7 & 31 of the NEPRA Act, which allows for such regulatory adjustments. Read more
American businesses are closely monitoring Pakistan’s reform progress, as both Pakistan and the United States emphasized that a predictable policy environment and sustained economic reforms are key to strengthening bilateral commercial ties. Read more
Gobi Partners plans to expand its venture capital activity in Pakistan with the proposed Techxila Fund II, targeting $50 million to invest in high-potential sectors including fintech, logistics, health technology, and software services. Read more
Pakistan intensified the importance of protecting and expanding private sector exposure, reducing sovereign risk, and boosting private sector participation through innovative local-currency financing mechanisms as part of its broader push for economic stability and investment-led growth. Read more
Engro Fertilizers Limited (PSX: EFERT) reported a profit after tax of Rs22.63 billion for the year ended December 31, 2025, down 19.93% YoY from Rs28.26bn in FY24. Read more
Power Cement Limited (PSX: POWER) reported a profit after tax of Rs1.66 billion for the half year ended December 31, 2025, marking a sharp turnaround from a profit of Rs32.37 million in the same period last year. Read more
Pakistan's inflation is projected to climb to approximately 8% by the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026, well above the central bank's 6% target, according to Bloomberg Economics forecasts released today. Read more
Asian markets advanced on Thursday, led by a historic surge in Japan’s Nikkei 225, as investors digested strong U.S. jobs data and growing confidence in Japan’s political stability. Read more
A consortium comprising Nishat Hotels and Properties Limited, D.G. Khan Cement Company Limited, Nishat Mills Limited and other associated companies and individuals has expressed its intention to acquire up to 75.10% of the shares and control of Rafhan Maize Products Company Limited, according to a filing submitted to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX). Read more
The treasury management division of the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) on Thursday, issued the following exchange rates. Read more
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| BITCOIN FUTURES | 66,680.00 | 66,865.00 65,970.00 | 1180.00 1.80% |
| BRENT CRUDE | 67.51 | 67.70 67.37 | -0.01 -0.01% |
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| ROTTERDAM COAL MONTHLY | 104.00 | 104.50 103.55 | 1.20 1.17% |
| USD RBD PALM OLEIN | 1,071.50 | 1,071.50 1,071.50 | 0.00 0.00% |
| CRUDE OIL - WTI | 62.80 | 63.01 62.66 | -0.04 -0.06% |
| SUGAR #11 WORLD | 13.80 | 13.92 13.67 | -0.04 -0.29% |
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