MG Morning Breeze: Updates to Skim before Market
MG News | February 16, 2026 at 06:30 AM GMT+05:00
February 16, 2026 (MLN): Morning Breeze aims to lessen the load for its readers by curating noteworthy updates from the preceding day.
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) is facing a deepening financial crisis as its bottom line remains under severe pressure from structural and competitive headwinds. Read more
Pakistan’s federal state-owned enterprises (SOEs) posted a net loss of Rs122.9 billion in FY2025, marking a sharp deterioration from the Rs30.6 billion loss recorded a year earlier, according to the government’s latest aggregate performance report. Read more
The federal government’s fiscal health is under increasing strain as a new report reveals that for every Rs6 collected in taxes, Rs1 is being funnelled back into State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs). Read more
Lucky Motor Corporation (LMC) hosted a select group of customers and their families at its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Bin Qasim Industrial Park, as part of Kia Experience Day. Read more
Weekly roundup of Key Economic releases and market data and statistics Read more
Pakistan’s government outlined ongoing structural reforms aimed at strengthening macroeconomic stability, broadening the tax base, and improving public financial management. Read more
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended the week on a sharply negative note, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index declining by 4,525.85 points, or 2.46% WoW, to close at 179,603.73 on February 13, 2026, compared to 184,129.58 on February 6, 2026. Read more
K-Electric Limited's (PSX:KEL) Board of Directors has appointed Adeeb Ahmad as interim Chief Executive Officer of the company, replacing Syed Moonis Abdullah Alvi with immediate effect. Read more
Foreign currency deposits fell $42.67m or 0.61% to $6.92 billion as of January 2026 compared to last month, the latest data released by the State Bank of Pakistan showed. Read more
A Chinese industrial group is to submit an unsolicited feasibility study for a proposed Integrated Maritime Industrial Complex (IMIC) at Port Qasim. Read more
Oil prices were little changed on Friday after declining in the previous session, with both major benchmarks on course for a second straight weekly drop as geopolitical concerns eased and supply forecasts pointed to a surplus. Read more
The benchmark KSE-100 Index concluded Friday's trading session at 179,603.73, showing a decrease of 908.91 points or 0.50%. Read more
Pakistan recorded its biggest monthly net foreign inflows into sovereign bonds since June 2024, signalling renewed investor confidence as the rupee strengthens and macroeconomic conditions improve, as reported by Bloomberg. Read more
The Board of Directors of Clover Pakistan Limited (PSX: CLOV) has approved a proposal to subdivide the company’s shares in a move aimed at improving affordability and liquidity for investors, according to a disclosure submitted to the Pakistan Stock Exchange. Read more
The Pakistani rupee (PKR) gained by 2.87 paisa or 0.01% against the US dollar in Friday's interbank session to settle the trade at PKR 279.62 per USD, compared to previous closing of 279.65. Read more
Gold price in Pakistan decreased on Friday, with 24-karat gold being sold at Rs519,962 per tola, down Rs8,600. Read more
Fast Cables Limited (PSX:FCL) reported a net profit of Rs852.1m for the half year ended December 31, 2025, which represents a 12.2% increase from the Rs759.1m profit recorded in the same period last year. Read more
Pakistan's short-term inflation, measured by the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), decreased by 0.59% for the weekly, according to the latest data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). 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 Rs12.89 trillion into the market of which Rs12.62tr were injected through reverse repo OMO. Read more
Pakistan International Airlines is set for a market debut as its new private owners prepare to list the carrier on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) within a year of assuming operational control, according to a report by Bloomberg. Read more
Pakistan discussed ongoing and future rural development projects with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). Read more
Pakistan’s currency appears set for a period of relative calm, but the underlying pressures have not disappeared as the rupee is expected to hover close to Rs280/USD through 2026, relying on tight monetary policy and measured foreign-exchange intervention to anchor expectations. Read more
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has agreed to extend the rollover of a $2 billion loan to Pakistan for an additional two months, offering crucial short-term financial relief as Islamabad prepares to complete a key economic review with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Read more
Scheduled banks in Pakistan saw their total deposits decline slightly in January, falling 2.1% month-on-month to Rs36.66 trillion, down from Rs37.43 trillion in December, according to the latest data release. Read more
The SCRA balance decreased by Rs5.04 billion during the week ending Feb 06, 2026 to close at Rs.29,09bn. Read more
Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited (PSX: HMB) reported a profit after tax (PAT) of Rs23.16 billion for the year ended December 31, 2025, showing a 10.1% decline compared to Rs25.77bn in the previous year. Read more
Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PSX:PPL) reported a net profit of Rs40.18bn for the half year ended December 31, 2025, a 19.6% decline from the Rs49.95bn profit recorded in the same period last year. Read more
Emerging markets and developing economies must take a more prominent role in shaping global economic governance, reflecting their growing contribution to global GDP and growth, according to Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb. Read more
Asia markets mostly traded lower on Friday, tracking declines on Wall Street as concerns over artificial intelligence (AI) disruption pushed the S&P 500 to a third consecutive day of losses. Read more
The treasury management division of the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) on Friday, issued the following exchange rates. Read more
The Prime Minister’s Fan Replacement Program, a key initiative to promote energy efficiency and climate action, received a significant boost when the Ministry of Finance pledged full support for its rapid implementation. Read more
Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited (PSX: HMB) has approved capital injections totalling Rs700 million into two of its wholly owned subsidiaries to support operational expansion, according to a notice issued following a board meeting held yesterday. Read more
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| Name | Price/Vol | %Chg/NChg |
|---|---|---|
| KSE100 | 179,603.73 379.80M | -0.50% -908.92 |
| ALLSHR | 108,021.19 705.75M | -0.35% -379.48 |
| KSE30 | 54,828.33 124.04M | -0.69% -379.24 |
| KMI30 | 253,396.08 110.85M | -0.77% -1976.44 |
| KMIALLSHR | 69,330.18 392.81M | -0.57% -398.02 |
| BKTi | 51,913.39 44.12M | -0.50% -259.93 |
| OGTi | 35,053.03 27.27M | -0.84% -295.86 |
| Symbol | Bid/Ask | High/Low |
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| Name | Last | High/Low | Chg/%Chg |
|---|---|---|---|
| BITCOIN FUTURES | 68,420.00 | 69,120.00 68,380.00 | -415.00 -0.60% |
| BRENT CRUDE | 67.80 | 68.13 67.62 | 0.05 0.07% |
| RICHARDS BAY COAL MONTHLY | 96.00 | 0.00 0.00 | -1.50 -1.54% |
| ROTTERDAM COAL MONTHLY | 104.60 | 104.60 104.60 | 1.30 1.26% |
| USD RBD PALM OLEIN | 1,071.50 | 1,071.50 1,071.50 | 0.00 0.00% |
| CRUDE OIL - WTI | 62.93 | 63.30 62.76 | 0.04 0.06% |
| SUGAR #11 WORLD | 13.55 | 13.57 13.42 | 0.07 0.52% |
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