February 23, 2024 (MLN): Morning Breeze aims to lessen the load for its readers by curating noteworthy updates from the preceding day.
The government is gearing up to approach the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a substantial loan of at least $6 billion in a bid to manage its mounting debt obligations. Read more
During the caretaker government's tenure, borrowing remained lower than in the preceding period, the majority of which was directed towards meeting debt repayment obligations. Read more
The foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) decreased by $43.7 million or 0.54% WoW to $8.01 billion during the week ended on February 16, 2024. Read more
The Pakistani rupee (PKR) appreciated by 17.09 paisa against the US dollar in Thursday's interbank session as the currency settled the trade at PKR 279.33 per USD, compared to the previous session's closing of PKR 279.5 per USD. Read more
The Board of Directors of IGI Insurance Limited (PSX: IGIIL) has accorded approval to acquire a 6.04% shareholding in Packages Limited (Packages), a listed associate concern of IGIIL. Read more
National Bank of Pakistan (PSX: NBP)’s financial disclosure for 2023 reveals that the bank’s profit surged to Rs53.32 billion [EPS: Rs24.96], around 72.29% YoY higher than the earnings of Rs30.95bn [EPS: Rs14.49] reported in the same period last year (SPLY). Read more
Nishat Mills Limited (PSX: NML) experienced a decline of 22% YoY in its profit after tax for the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, amounting to Rs858.43 million [EPS: Rs2.42]. Read more
Pakistan has disbursed a total of $7.3 billion as debt and interest payments during the six months ended on December 31, 2023 (1HFY24). Read more
The domestic bullion market saw another slight increase, with the price of 24-karat gold increasing by Rs100 per tola to reach Rs215,300 per tola on Thursday. Read more
Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited (PSX: ABOT) profit after tax plummeted to Rs261.78 million [EPS: Rs2.67]. Read more
Ghani Chemical Industries Limited (PSX: GCIL) has received financing in the form of a privately placed and secured long-term Islamic certificate (Sukuk) amounting to Rs800 million. Read more
The Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) has once again announced a reduction in the savings account profit rates, whereby the rates have been slashed by up to 72bps. Read more
The Ministry of Finance has advised SME Bank Limited to proceed with the liquidation of SME Leasing Limited (PSX: SLL) alongside SME Bank's liquidation. Read more
National Foods Limited (PSX: NATF) has commenced operations of its new site "Faisalabad Plant " located at Plot No. 346 Ex 347 Phase – 2. M-3 Industrial City. Read more
The Board of Directors of Indus Motor Company Limited (PSX: INDU) has approved an investment of around Rs3 billion for additional localization of parts and components of various existing vehicles. Read more
The aggregate amount of CGT arising on the disposal of shares at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) for the period January 01, 2024, to January 31, 2024, would be collected on Thursday, February 29, 2024, through respective settling banks of the Clearing Members. Read more
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