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MG News | February 17, 2026 at 08:02 AM GMT+05:00

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February 17, 2026 (MLN): Morning Breeze aims to lessen the load for its readers by curating noteworthy updates from the preceding day.

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), as part of its Vision 2028 agenda, unveiled “Cyber Shield – the Cyber Resilience Strategy for Regulated Entities,” a comprehensive initiative aimed at strengthening the security and operational resilience of the country’s banking and financial system against evolving cyber threats. Read more

The National Highway Authority (NHA) reported a net operating income of Rs43.61 billion for FY2024-25, indicated that its core operations remained cash-positive despite a reported accounting deficit of Rs288.54bn in its audited financial statements. Read more

Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited (PSX: TSBL) moves forward with a 150% Right Issue at Rs1 per share. Read more

Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates moved to further strengthen their longstanding strategic partnership. Read more

Loads Limited (PSX: LOADS) is offering a 47.761% right issue at Rs12.5 per ordinary share. Read more

Automobile financing in Pakistan has increased to Rs328bn in January 2026, witnessing a rise of 2.79% MoM compared to Rs319.08bn recorded in December 2026, according to the latest data released by the central bank. Read more

Pakistan and Austria are set to enhance bilateral cooperation as Pakistan’s Prime Minister arrived in Vienna on a two-day official visit focused on strengthening diplomatic relations, expanding trade and investment opportunities, and promoting collaboration on sustainable development and global peace efforts. Read more

The losses of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) have declined by about Rs74 billion over the past three years, which reflects reforms aimed at improving governance and reducing the fiscal burden on the exchequer, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said during a televised press statement. Read more

Nimir Industrial Chemicals Limited (PSX: NICL) reported a profit after tax (PAT) of Rs1.12 billion for the six months ended December 31, 2025, marking a 31.8% increase compared to Rs847.6 million in the same period last year. Read more

The benchmark KSE-100 Index concluded Monday's trading session at 174,453.93, showing a decrease of 5,149.80 points or 2.87%. Read more

The Pakistani rupee (PKR) strengthened by 0.98 paisa against the US dollar in Monday's interbank session to settle the trade at PKR 279.61 per USD, compared to previous closing of 279.62. Read more

Pakistan International Bulk Terminal Limited (PSX:PIBTL) reported a net profit of Rs1.51bn for the half year ended December 31, 2025, surging 4.7 times from the Rs319.1m profit recorded in the same period last year. Read more

Gold price in Pakistan decreased on Monday, with 24-karat gold being sold at Rs523,762 per tola, down Rs3,200. Read more

International Packaging Films Limited (PSX: IPAK) posted a profit after tax (PAT) of Rs1.47 billion for the half year ended December 31, 2025, representing an increase of approximately 3.9 times compared to Rs376.9 million in the same period last year. Read more

Berger Paints Pakistan Limited (PSX:BERG) reported a net profit of Rs174.3m for the half year ended December 31, 2025, which represent a 6.9% increase from the Rs162.9m profit recorded in the same period last year. Read more

Pakistan’s largest exploration firm, Oil and Gas Development Company Limited, has sharply increased crude output from its Kal-03 well in Punjab following a successful intervention aimed at reviving production from mature assets. Read more

Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PSX: PNSC) has expanded its managed fleet with the induction of an Aframax tanker, M.T. Lahore, the state-owned shipping company said in a notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange. Read more

SG Power Limited (PSX: SGPL) is changing its principal line of business from the Power sector to the Technology sector. Read more

Pakistan’s exploration and production (E&P) sector is showing signs of a medium-term turnaround after a recent market correction reset valuations to more attractive levels, with projections of improving liquidity, easing production curtailments, and a stronger exploration pipeline as the key drivers of a potential rerating cycle. Read more

Beco Steel Limited (PSX: BECO) has moved forward with finalizing a funding arrangement to support the timely execution of its solar power project, ensuring uninterrupted availability of required project cashflows. Read more

The Board of Directors of Bank Alfalah Limited (PSX: BAFL) has recommended a sub-division of its shares, cutting the face value from Rs10 to Rs5 per share. Read more

Pakistan’s financial landscape is moving toward a more digitized, diversified, and investor-inclusive future, with the mutual fund industry increasingly standing out as a key engine of capital market expansion. Read more

Ecopack Limited (PSX: ECOP) reported a profit after tax (PAT) of Rs88.37 million for the six months ended December 31, 2025, showing a 4.96% increase compared to Rs84.20m in the same period last year. Read more

Service Long March Tyres Limited (SLM), an associated company of Service Global Footwear Limited (PSX: SGFL) and Service Industries Limited (PSX: SRVI), has approved an $80 million investment to establish a Passenger Car Radial (PCR) tyre manufacturing facility in Nooriabad, Sindh. Read more

The board of First Capital Securities Corporation (PSX: FCSC) has approved the sale of a controlling stake in its asset management subsidiary and additional investment in an associated company. Read more

Macter International Limited (PSX:MACTER) reported a net profit of Rs427.2m for the half year ended December 31, 2025, a 9% increase from the Rs392m profit recorded in the same period last year. Read more

Bank Alfalah Limited (PSX: BAFL) reported a profit after tax (PAT) of Rs27.80 billion for the year ended December 31, 2025, reflecting a 30.3% decline compared to Rs39.86bn in CY24. Read more

Fauji Cement Company Limited (PSX: FCCL) and Kot Addu Power Company Limited (PSX: KAPCO) have jointly launched a public offer to acquire shares and control of Attock Cement Pakistan Limited. Read more

Engro Polymer & Chemicals Limited (PSX:EPCL) reported a net loss of Rs3.90bn for the year ended December 31, 2025, which widen 24.3 times from the Rs160.6m loss recorded in the previous year. Read more

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

The federal government has revised petroleum product prices for the next fortnight, with both petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) registering increases, effective February 16, 2026. Read more

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