MG Morning Breeze: Updates to Skim before Market
MG News | October 12, 2026 at 08:08 AM GMT+05:00
October 12, 2026 (MLN): Morning Breeze aims to lessen the load for its readers by curating noteworthy updates from the preceding day.
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K-Electric (PSX: KEL) may need to undertake load management during evening/night peak hours as an extreme, last-resort measure, if necessitated, due to a nationwide RLNG constraint stemming from international supply disruptions and delayed cargoes. Read more
The Retailers’ Tax Scheme is intended to run beyond 2026 as a long-term, simplified route for small retailers to enter and stay within the formal tax system, Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb said. Read more
The benchmark KSE-100 Index closed the week ended October 9, 2026, at 167,089.28 points, losing 1,066.21 points, or 0.63% week-on-week, from 168,155.49 points recorded on October 2, 2026. Read more
The Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division) has revised the ex-depot prices of petroleum products, reducing the price of Motor Spirit (petrol) by Rs0.66 per litre and raising the price of High-Speed Diesel (HSD) by Rs0.52 per litre, effective October 10, 2026. Read more
Total inflows into Roshan Digital Accounts (RDA) during September, 2026 stood at USD 251 million, bringing the total cumulative inflows into RDA to USD 14,157 million. Read more
Pakistan received workers’ remittances of $3.59bn in September 2026, down 1.9% from $3.66bn in August 2026, but up 12.7% on a yearly basis from $3.18bn in September 2025, according to the latest data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). Read more
The acquisition of 18,558,243 ordinary shares, representing 25.42% of the issued share capital of Asia Insurance Company Limited (PSX: ASIC), was completed by Private Stock Holding Limited (PSHL) on October 9, 2026, according to a filing on the PSX. Read more
Pakistan and the Netherlands have discussed expanding bilateral trade, investment and private-sector cooperation, with a focus on converting business interest into commercially viable partnerships across key sectors. Read more
The benchmark KSE-100 Index concluded Friday's trading session at 167,089.27, showing a decrease of 352.63 points or 0.21%. Read more
The Pakistani rupee edged up against the US dollar in the interbank market on Friday, gaining 0.93 paisa to settle at Rs277.00 per dollar, compared to the previous close of Rs277.01. Read more
TPL REIT Fund-I (PSX:TPLRF1) has planned a launch ceremony on October 10 and 11, 2026 at the Mangrove, Korangi Creek, Karachi, for its project ‘Saima Mangrove Residences’, which is being developed under a Development Advisory Agreement with Zeeshan Saleem Zaki Group of Saima Builders. Read more
Norse Atlantic Airways will lease two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft to Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), with flight operations scheduled to begin in November 2026, Reuters reported, citing the Norwegian carrier. Read more
Pakistan State Oil Company Limited (PSX:PSO) has signed a Sale Purchase Agreement (SPA) with OQ Trading Limited (OQT) for the supply of petroleum products. Read more
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has approved technical supplementary grants (TSGs) totalling about Rs41bn for a range of bodies and projects, including Rs11.329bn to close down the Utility Stores Corporation (USC), Rs10bn for the Thar Coal Rail Connectivity Project and Rs8bn for the Public Private Partnership Authority (P3A). Read more
Gold price in Pakistan increased on Friday, with 24-karat gold being sold at Rs440,936 per tola, up Rs5,900. Read more
Pakistan Ethiopia ties in education are set for a boost as the two countries discussed a structured framework for cooperation in higher education, technical and vocational education and training (TVET), STEAM education, research and institutional linkages, with a draft Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on education cooperation at the centre of talks. 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 Rs10.9trillion into the market, of which Rs10.39tr were injected through reverse repo OMO. Read more
Pakistan's short-term inflation, measured by the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), increased by 0.57% for the week ended October 08, 2026, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). Read more
Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan has called for wider access to export credit insurance and financing so that Pakistani exporters can enter new markets, manage payment risks and expand their businesses, with a particular focus on small enterprises and first-time exporters. Read more
Bitcoin rebounded to $82,000 on Friday as the broader crypto market recovered from late-Thursday lows, with US President Donald Trump's comments easing fears of an imminent American strike on Iran. Read more
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 5,241 new companies in September 2026, bringing the total number of registered companies in the country to 317,002. Around 99.9% of the new registrations were completed online through the SECP’s eZfile portal and integrated federal and provincial systems. Read more
Pakistan Romania business ties came into focus as a trade delegation of the Pakistan-Romania Business Council (PRBC) discussed the possibility of a future twinning agreement between the port cities of Constanta and Karachi, while holding meetings in Constanta to promote trade, investment and institutional cooperation. Read more
Two days before signing a sweeping policy to expand US commercial space transportation, President Donald Trump put up to $5mn into SpaceX debt. Read more
Oil prices declined on Friday as hopes of progress in diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran eased concerns over potential supply disruptions in the Middle East. Read more
Gold prices edged up on Friday as a softer US dollar and falling Treasury yields made the metal more attractive, even as investors weighed persistent inflation worries and the outlook for US Federal Reserve interest rates. Read more
Pakistan has called for deeper cooperation with Germany across trade and investment, development cooperation, defense, skilled labour mobility and business-to-business engagement, with the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2026 seen as an opportunity to expand ties. Read more
Asian markets traded lower on Friday, tracking losses on Wall Street as renewed pressure on technology stocks and a sharp rise in oil prices weighed on investor sentiment amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. Read more
Pakistan and Bahrain have expressed the desire to further strengthen bilateral cooperation, particularly in trade, investment, economic engagement and security, with President Asif Ali Zardari saying Islamabad is keen to translate strong political ties into deeper commercial links. Read more
The treasury management division of the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) on Friday issued the following exchange rates. Read more
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| Name | Price/Vol | %Chg/NChg |
|---|---|---|
| KSE100 | 167,089.28 109.91M | -0.21% -352.63 |
| ALLSHR | 101,117.40 308.32M | -0.15% -155.10 |
| KSE30 | 49,841.71 50.59M | -0.28% -142.15 |
| KMI30 | 240,372.43 78.75M | -0.02% -45.72 |
| KMIALLSHR | 65,518.16 188.07M | -0.05% -35.70 |
| BKTi | 46,228.77 7.60M | -0.60% -281.04 |
| OGTi | 33,974.66 4.20M | -0.27% -91.31 |
| Symbol | Bid/Ask | High/Low |
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| Name | Last | High/Low | Chg/%Chg |
|---|---|---|---|
| BITCOIN FUTURES | 83,765.00 | 84,320.00 82,645.00 | 1295.00 1.57% |
| BRENT CRUDE | 105.33 | 105.43 104.70 | 0.61 0.58% |
| RICHARDS BAY COAL MONTHLY | 128.50 | 0.00 0.00 | 1.00 0.78% |
| ROTTERDAM COAL MONTHLY | 143.40 | 0.00 0.00 | -0.70 -0.49% |
| USD RBD PALM OLEIN | 1,167.50 | 1,167.50 1,167.50 | 0.00 0.00% |
| CRUDE OIL - WTI | 92.42 | 92.43 91.71 | 0.57 0.62% |
| SUGAR #11 WORLD | 20.27 | 20.44 20.09 | 0.12 0.60% |
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