MG Morning Breeze: Updates to Skim before Market
MG News | May 25, 2026 at 07:10 AM GMT+05:00
May 25, 2026 (MLN): Morning Breeze aims to lessen the load for its readers by curating noteworthy updates from the preceding day.
President Donald Trump has revealed that the critical Strait of Hormuz will be opened as part of a sweeping Middle East peace agreement that is on the verge of formation, following intensive negotiations conducted in the Oval Office with leaders from across the region. Read more
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has introduced the “SECP Talk Series,” a knowledge-sharing initiative designed to encourage policy discussions and enhance understanding of evolving global trends in finance, technology, regulation, and the economy. Read more
Pakistan is moving to secure Asian Development Bank financing for the Karachi–Rohri section of the Main Line-1 railway project in the upcoming fiscal year, with the government determined to hold the groundbreaking ceremony before the year is out. Read more
Weekly roundup of Key Economic releases and market data and statistics Read more
Pakistan's equity market staged a recovery during the week ended May 22, 2026, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index closing at 167,844.25, compared to 165,596.07 recorded on May 15, 2026. Read more
The government has reduced the price of petrol by Rs6 per litre and that of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs6.80 on Friday, according to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division. Read more
Pakistan’s broad money supply (M3) slipped slightly on a monthly basis in April 2026, reflecting a marginal contraction in liquidity after the sharp expansion seen in March, while annual growth remained robust amid elevated cash demand and expanding deposits in the banking system. Read more
Gold price in Pakistan remained unchanged on Friday, with 24-karat gold being sold at Rs475,362 per tola, unchanged from the previous session. Read more
The State Bank of Pakistan has directed all commercial banks to remain open from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday, May 23 and 24, 2026, to facilitate over-the-counter (OTC) payment of government duties and taxes. Read more
The benchmark KSE-100 Index ended Friday’s trading session in the red, closing at 167,844.24, down by 670.20 points or 0.40%, as investor sentiment weakened amid renewed uncertainty surrounding U.S.-Iran peace negotiations and rising international oil prices. Read more
Mecom Gas Pvt Ltd. is exploring plans to raise around $20 million through an initial public offering (IPO) on the Pakistan Stock Exchange to finance the development of a new liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) storage terminal in the country, according to Bloomberg. Read more
Bata Pakistan Limited (PSX:BATA) has approved the consolidation of its Maraka Factory, 26-km Multan Road, Lahore into its Batapur Factory on G.T. Road, Lahore, creating a single integrated production facility at Batapur. Read more
The Pakistani rupee extended its gaining streak against the US dollar on Friday, appreciating by 2.80 paisa or 0.01% in the interbank market to close at PKR 278.52 per USD, compared to the previous session’s closing of PKR 278.55. Read more
Pakistan has emphasized the importance of expanding institutional cooperation and sharing administrative expertise with friendly nations, with particular focus on strengthening civil service linkages with Bangladesh. Read more
Next Capital Limited has completed the acceptance period for the public offer to acquire 298,759 ordinary shares and control of Rafhan Maize Products Company Limited. Read more
Pakistan has positioned itself at the forefront of blockchain and drone technology convergence, with Minister of State and Chairman of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA), Bilal Bin Saqib declaring the deep integration of both technologies a major driving force behind the next wave of global industrial innovation and digitalization. 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 Rs14.53trillion into the market, of which Rs13.94tr were injected through reverse repo OMO. Read more
Pakistan is taking strict action against human smuggling networks operating both inside and outside the country, with over 3,158 agents arrested since June 2023, assets worth millions seized and bank accounts frozen, as illegal migration attempts have dropped by an estimated 47% under the government's zero-tolerance policy. Read more
AGP Limited (PSX: AGP) has revealed a sweeping corporate restructuring plan aimed at creating one of Pakistan’s largest integrated pharmaceutical platforms, in a move expected to lift annual revenue to nearly Rs37.5 billion and push the company into the country’s top 10 pharma players. Read more
Pakistan is actively courting foreign investment, with the government highlighting opportunities in tourism, hospitality, real estate and construction as key sectors open to international investors, with obstacles to investment already cleared through the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). Read more
In a major push toward energy transition and environmental sustainability, the shareholders of Mari Energies Limited (PSX: MARI) have officially approved a massive financial and strategic backing package for its subsidiary, GHG Emissions Mitigation Limited (GEM). Read more
Pakistan's Power Division has warned electricity consumers to beware of a fraudulent scheme in which hackers and criminals are using fake QR codes and bogus online links to steal personal information under the pretense of a government electricity bill subsidy. Read more
Security Leasing Corporation Ltd. (PSX:SLCL) has secured a stay order from the Honorable High Court of Sindh, halting all adverse or coercive actions against the company, including winding-up and delisting proceedings. Read more
Avanceon Limited (PSX: AVN) posted a 44.5% YoY increase in profit after tax for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, reaching Rs64.55m compared to Rs44.68m in the corresponding period last year. Read more
Marking another corporate restructuring move within the group, Nishat Chunian Limited (PSX: NCL) has decided to voluntarily wind up its wholly owned subsidiary, Nishat Chunian Properties (Private) Limited. Read more
The total deposits held by scheduled banks have moved up by 17.22% YoY to Rs37.88 trillion in April 2026 compared to Rs32.32tr in April 2025. Read more
As the festive season of Eid-ul-Adha shifts into high gear, city cattle markets have transformed into sleepless economic engines. Read more
Petroleum product prices in Pakistan have increased by over 55% amid a sharp rise in international crude oil rates driven by escalating US–Iran tensions, volatility near the Strait of Hormuz, and global supply chain disruptions, placing additional pressure on import-dependent economies including Pakistan. Read more
Pakistan-China relations are poised for monumental business and strategic impacts in the near future, a development that will be further spotlighted as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to lead a high-level delegation to Beijing. Read more
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has confirmed that the newly issued Government of Pakistan (GoP) Hybrid Sukuk (GHS) will be available for trading in the secondary market starting Monday, May 25, 2026. Read more
Pakistan Telecommunications Company Limited (PSX: PTC) has disclosed that the final settlement of its Technical Service Assistance (TSA) agreement liability remains entirely contingent upon receiving formal regulatory approval from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). Read more
Pakistan's short-term inflation, measured by the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), decreased by 0.33% for the week ended May 21, 2026, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). Read more
Oil prices move higher on Friday, driven by renewed market anxiety over the trajectory of the Iran peace talks. Read more
The State Bank of Pakistan has declared that it will remain closed from May 26 to May 28, 2026 (Tuesday to Thursday) on account of public holidays for Eid-ul-Adha. Read more
Siemens (Pakistan) Engineering Co. Ltd. (PSX: SIEM) reported a massive 98% decline in its net profit for the half year ended March 31, 2026, with profit after tax clocking in at Rs12.64m compared to Rs583.32m recorded in the same period last year. Read more
Pakistan and Germany have entered into a €40.5 million Technical Cooperation Agreement to implement nine sweeping development projects across Pakistan. Read more
The Pakistan Business Council (PBC), the country’s preeminent business advocacy body representing over a hundred of Pakistan's largest local and multinational corporate entities, has officially submitted its comprehensive tax reform proposals for the Federal Budget 2026–27. Read more
Pakistan is set to release a commemorative coin of Rs.75 to celebrate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China, with the coin going on to the general public from May 25, 2026, through exchange counters at field offices of SBP Banking Services Corporation. Read more
Pakistan's government has pushed back against what it calls a misleading portrayal of its Zero-Coupon Bond programme, which says that the instrument involves raising Rs80 billion today against a repayment of Rs512 billion after 15 years, follows an alarming debt trap rather than standard global financing principle. Read more
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|---|---|---|
| KSE100 | 167,844.25 170.38M | -0.40% -670.20 |
| ALLSHR | 101,190.46 479.24M | -0.24% -244.65 |
| KSE30 | 50,308.01 73.54M | -0.54% -271.17 |
| KMI30 | 241,041.17 72.56M | -0.54% -1308.61 |
| KMIALLSHR | 65,768.91 266.90M | -0.34% -227.18 |
| BKTi | 45,905.17 27.93M | -0.59% -271.56 |
| OGTi | 35,557.92 7.24M | -0.32% -112.64 |
| Symbol | Bid/Ask | High/Low |
|---|
| Name | Last | High/Low | Chg/%Chg |
|---|---|---|---|
| BITCOIN FUTURES | 75,915.00 | 77,940.00 75,590.00 | -1780.00 -2.29% |
| BRENT CRUDE | 104.25 | 106.36 101.34 | 1.67 1.63% |
| RICHARDS BAY COAL MONTHLY | 110.00 | 0.00 0.00 | -9.00 -7.56% |
| ROTTERDAM COAL MONTHLY | 113.00 | 0.00 0.00 | 0.45 0.40% |
| USD RBD PALM OLEIN | 1,191.50 | 1,191.50 1,191.50 | 0.00 0.00% |
| CRUDE OIL - WTI | 97.00 | 99.43 94.73 | 0.65 0.67% |
| SUGAR #11 WORLD | 14.68 | 14.91 14.59 | -0.22 -1.48% |
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