MG Morning Breeze: Updates to Skim before Market
MG News | May 11, 2026 at 06:29 AM GMT+05:00
May 11, 2026 (MLN): Morning Breeze aims to lessen the load for its readers by curating noteworthy updates from the preceding day.
Total inflows into Roshan Digital Accounts (RDA) during April, 2026 stood at USD 321 million, bringing the total cumulative inflows into RDA to USD 12,747 million. Read more
In a significant boost to Pakistan’s aviation sector and regional connectivity, South Air’s first ATR 72-500 aircraft has officially arrived in the country. Read more
A liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier operated by a Qatar-based company has crossed the Strait of Hormuz and is headed to Pakistan, according to navigational data from Marine Traffic, marking the first confirmed crossing since the outbreak of the regional conflict. Read more
RDA inflows jumped to a historic USD 320 million in April, marking one of the strongest monthly performances on record, as overseas Pakistanis continued to show rising confidence in Pakistan’s financial system. Read more
Pakistan LNG Limited (PLL) has issued a fresh tender seeking two spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes, as uncertainty over contracted Qatari supplies persists due to shipping disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz. Read more
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that escalating tensions and war in the Middle East could increase pressure on Pakistan’s economy through higher global commodity and energy prices, urging authorities to continue difficult energy sector reforms to preserve macroeconomic stability. Read more
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has praised the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) proactive monetary policy stance, saying the central bank acted timely to keep inflation expectations under control amid rising global commodity prices and heightened external uncertainty triggered by the ongoing Middle East war. Read more
Pakistan’s equity market staged a strong recovery during the week ended May 08, 2026, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index closing at 171,115.82, sharply higher than 162,994.17 recorded on May 01, 2026. Read more
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has formally introduced a dedicated "Apparel" sector, which marks a structural shift in how the bourse categorizes companies primarily engaged in the apparel business. Read more
Weekly roundup of Key Economic releases and market data and statistics Read more
Pakistan secured external financing worth $731.30m in March 2026 from multiple financing sources, approximately 5.7% higher than the previous month. Read more
Fuel prices in Pakistan have surged once again, delivering a fresh blow to households and businesses. Read more
Wahdat Poultry Farm Limited has officially joined the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) Main Board, celebrated with a Gong Ceremony at the PSX Trading Hall in Karachi following the successful completion of its Initial Public Offering (IPO). Read more
Pakistan has secured another major financial milestone as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved the release of the next $1.2 billion tranche for the country, according to Finance Ministry sources. Read more
The government is targeting to raise Rs6.8 trillion during the three months from May 2026 till July 2026 through the auction of Market Treasury Bills (MTBs) and Pakistan Investment Bonds (PIBs), according to the auction calendars released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). Read more
Industrial development, tariff rationalization, export sustainability, and manufacturing competitiveness remained the key focus during a high-level meeting between Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan, representatives of the Pakistan Business Council, and leading industrial stakeholders. Read more
Pakistan Single Window (PSW) and the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to digitalize Pakistan's trade ecosystem, aimed at improving regulatory efficiency and deliver integrated, modern services to exporters and importers. Read more
The benchmark KSE-100 Index ended Friday’s trading session in the red, closing at 171,115.82, down by 1,778.45 points or 1.03%, as investors turned cautious amid renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and persistent uncertainty surrounding global oil markets. Read more
Gold price in Pakistan decreased on Friday, with 24-karat gold being sold at Rs494,062 per tola, down Rs2,700. Read more
Clover Pakistan Limited (PSX:CLOV) has informed that, Fossil Energy (Private) Limited, is in negotiations with Irbanah Ventures International LLC - FZ of the United Arab Emirates for the potential sale and transfer of approximately 23% shareholding in the Company. Read more
Pakistan’s currency maintained its strengthening trend against the US dollar for another session on Friday, with the rupee posting a marginal gain in the interbank market. Read more
Service Long March Tyres Limited (SLM Tyres), Pakistan’s first and largest truck and bus radial (TBR) tyre manufacturer and exporter, shared key details of its upcoming Initial Public Offering (IPO) during a roadshow held in Karachi, positioning the company as a major investment opportunity linked to Pakistan’s growing manufacturing and export economy. Read more
The government has pledged to facilitate investors to boost the maritime sector and accelerate blue economy growth. 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 Rs14.28trillion into the market, of which Rs13.67tr were injected through reverse repo OMO. Read more
Pakistan's short-term inflation, measured by the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), increased by 0.79% for the week ended May 07, 2026, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). Read more
LSE SPAC-I Limited is set to become Pakistan's first-ever Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) to be listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), with trading commencing on the Main Board from Monday, May 11, 2026. Read more
The Capital Development Authority's Planning Wing has issued one of its most comprehensive public crackdowns in recent memory, releasing a list of 99 housing and agro-farming schemes in Zones 3 and 4 of Islamabad that have been declared illegal and unauthorised. The notice, signed by Director Regional Planning Ejaz ul Hassan, comes in direct response to aggressive advertising campaigns that the authority says developers are running on social media and through on-site marketing — without ever having received CDA approval. Read more
Gold prices edged higher on Friday, putting the precious metal on track for a weekly advance as concerns over U.S inflation and rising interest rates continued to subside. Read more
Pace (Pakistan) Limited (PSX: PACE) has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) to issue 140,158,326 ordinary shares at a discounted price of Rs9 per share, amounting to a total value of Rs1.26 billion. Read more
The SCRA balance decreased by Rs.852.73m during the week ending May 01, 2026 to close at Rs.27.59bn. Read more
Pakistan and Qatar have reaffirmed their shared commitment to regional peace and stability, pledging continued diplomatic coordination on all issues of mutual interest. Read more
Oil prices remained steadfast on Friday following a military exchange between the United States and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, raising fresh concerns that the tenuous ceasefire between the two nations may be collapsing and threatening stability along one of the globe's most vital energy corridors. Read more
The treasury management division of the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) on Friday issued the following exchange rates. Read more
Pakistan has rejected the most competitively priced bids in a recent liquefied natural gas procurement drive, passing over offers from BP Singapore and TotalEnergies that came in at $17.2848 and $16.98 per million British thermal units (mmBtu) respectively, the two lowest among seven submissions received. Read more
Asian markets moved lower on Friday as investors reacted to renewed military tensions between the United States and Iran, despite ongoing claims from both sides that a ceasefire arrangement remains intact. Read more
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| Name | Price/Vol | %Chg/NChg |
|---|---|---|
| KSE100 | 171,115.82 431.76M | -1.03% -1778.46 |
| ALLSHR | 102,630.82 1,022.40M | -0.72% -743.98 |
| KSE30 | 51,478.54 123.81M | -1.23% -641.56 |
| KMI30 | 245,731.79 184.52M | -1.22% -3035.83 |
| KMIALLSHR | 66,650.32 595.11M | -0.81% -541.20 |
| BKTi | 47,279.59 41.00M | -1.38% -660.98 |
| OGTi | 35,704.94 10.73M | -1.65% -598.06 |
| Symbol | Bid/Ask | High/Low |
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| Name | Last | High/Low | Chg/%Chg |
|---|---|---|---|
| BITCOIN FUTURES | 81,655.00 | 82,725.00 80,875.00 | 1270.00 1.58% |
| BRENT CRUDE | 104.67 | 105.54 103.82 | 3.38 3.34% |
| RICHARDS BAY COAL MONTHLY | 110.00 | 0.00 0.00 | -5.00 -4.35% |
| ROTTERDAM COAL MONTHLY | 107.10 | 0.00 0.00 | 0.00 0.00% |
| USD RBD PALM OLEIN | 1,191.50 | 1,191.50 1,191.50 | 0.00 0.00% |
| CRUDE OIL - WTI | 99.02 | 99.91 97.65 | 3.60 3.77% |
| SUGAR #11 WORLD | 14.69 | 0.00 0.00 | 0.00 0.00% |
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