MG Morning Breeze: Updates to Skim before Market

April 15, 2025 (MLN): Morning Breeze aims to lessen the load for its readers by curating noteworthy updates from the preceding day.

• Public-private collaboration in focus at PBC meeting

To enhance economic efficiency through public-private collaboration, and to discuss regulatory challenges and investment opportunities. Read more

• PSX kicks off financial literacy week 2025 with Gong Ceremony

Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) proudly launched Pakistan Financial Literacy Week 2025 (PFLW 2025) with a Gong Ceremony. Read more

• Gold price in Pakistan falls Rs1,800 per tola

Gold price in Pakistan decreased on Monday, with 24-karat gold being sold at Rs338,800 per tola, down Rs1,800. Read more

• Govt eyes economic growth through export surplus, FDI boost: FinMin

The government is fully committed to driving an export-led economic revival and future growth. It is actively facilitating foreign direct investment (FDI). Read more

• PSX Closing Bell: Started from the Bottom

The benchmark KSE-100 Index concluded Monday’s trading session at 116,390.03 Read more

• IMF highlights trade tensions as key driver of market corrections

Major geopolitical risk events, including trade tensions, can trigger large corrections in stock prices, the International. Read more

• Pakistan’s progress to be achieved through collective efforts: PM

The goal of rapidly progressing and prospering Pakistan will be achieved through collective efforts, the prayers of the entire nation, and relentless hard. Read more

• PKR weakens by 13 paisa against USD

The Pakistani rupee (PKR) depreciated by 13.32 paisa or 0.05% against the US dollar in Monday’s interbank session to settle the trade at PKR 280.60 per USD. Read more

• Pakistan, Oman pledge broader cooperation across sectors

Pakistan and Oman have reiterated their commitment to deepen and broaden the fraternal relations between the two countries across. Read more

• PPL, Metso Finland sign MoU for mineral exploration collaboration

Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PSX: PPL) and Metso Finland (Metso) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for strategic technical collaboration in the. Read more

• Pakistan’s economic progress stressed by SBP Governor at PSX event

The significant progress made by Pakistan on the macroeconomic front was emphasized by the Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). Read more

• IFC, Pakistan to partner on energy, infrastructure reforms

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) to partner with Pakistan to explore viable opportunities for collaboration and investment aimed at facilitating. Read more

• Kohinoor Spinning Mills securities credited to CDS accounts

The securities of Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited have been successfully credited into the respective accounts in the. Read more

• Pakistan to focus on blue carbon for climate resilience, says minister

The pivotal role of blue carbon ecosystems in fostering a climate-resilient and sustainable maritime sector in Pakistan has been underscored by. Read more

• GCIL shareholders approve Rs1.5bn investment in subsidiary Ghani ChemWorld

Ghani Chemical Industries Limited (PSX: GCIL) is hereby authorized to make an investment of up to Rs1.5 billion in Ghani ChemWorld Limited (GCWL), an. Read more

• PREMA suspends plan for early sukuk payment

At-Tahur Limited (PSX: PREMA) has disclosed its intention to withdraw the notice regarding the early redemption. Read more

• Goldman Sachs sees gold at $3,700 by end-2025

Goldman Sachs has raised its end-2025 gold price forecast to $3,700 per ounce from $3,300, citing stronger-than-expected demand from. Read more

• Oil prices drop amid U.S.-China trade tensions

Oil prices fell on Monday on concerns the escalating trade war between the United States and China would weaken global economic growth. Read more

• PPL pays Rs42bn lease extension bonus for continued Sui Gas Field operations

Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PSX: PPL) has made a payment of Rs42 billion as the Lease Extension Bonus. Read more

• Workers’ remittances rise to $4bn in March, up by 37%

Pakistan’s workers’ remittances reached $4.05 billion in March 2025, up by a notable 37% YoY surge compared to $2.95bn. Read more

• Gen Z’s path to wealth is about hard work, the company you keep: Warren Buffett

As a young boy growing up in Omaha, Warren Buffett wasn’t dreaming about billions, he was just trying to make a buck. With a twinkle in his eye and a case of. Read more

• MACFL starts commercial production of Thermal Extrusion Coating Machine

Macpac Films Limited (PSX: MACFL) has officially commenced the commercial production of its advanced Thermal Extrusion Coating Machine. Read more

• Financial Literacy Week 2025 begins in Pakistan, inaugurated by SBP Governor

Pakistan kicked off its Financial Literacy Week 2025 today with a prestigious inauguration ceremony in Karachi, led by. Read more

• Tariff rate on imported semiconductors coming soon, says Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump said he would be announcing the tariff rate on imported semiconductors over the next week, adding that there would. Read more

• Asia stocks rally after tariff relief for smartphones, computers

Wall Street share futures rallied in Asia on Monday after the White House exempted smartphones and computers from “reciprocal” U.S. tariffs. Read more

• Tariffs on imported semiconductor chips coming soon, Trump says

U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday said he would be announcing the tariff rate on imported semiconductors over the next week, adding that there would be. Read more

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