MG Morning Breeze: Updates to Skim before Market

May 13, 2025 (MLN): Morning Breeze aims to lessen the load for its readers by curating noteworthy updates from the preceding day.

• CCP approves AsiaPak, Montage Oil’s acquisition of LCPL

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved the acquisition of a majority stake in Lotte Chemical Pakistan. Read more

• NEPRA approves Rs3.64/kWh cut in KE’s February FCA

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has issued its decision on K-Electric’s (KE) petition for the provisional monthly Fuel. Read more

• Gold price in Pakistan falls Rs10,400 per tola

Gold price in Pakistan decreased on Monday, with 24-karat gold being sold at Rs340,500 per tola, down Rs10,400. Read more

• PSX Closing Bell: Don’t Stop Me Now

In a historic trading session, the benchmark KSE-100 Index surged by 10,123.10 points or 9.45%, closing at 117,297.73 on Monday, marking one of the largest. Read more

• SECP issues consultation paper on industry self-regulation

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued a Consultation Paper on Standard. Read more

• PKR gains 14 paisa per USD

The Pakistani rupee (PKR) appreciated by 13.85 paisa or 0.05% against the US dollar during Monday’s interbank session, closing at PKR 281.57. Read more

• Debt servicing surges to around $4bn in Q3FY25

Pakistan’s external debt servicing rose to $3.9 billion in the third quarter of FY25, marking a significant decrease from $4.1bn. Read more

• Pakistan’s outstanding external debt, liabilities reach over $130bn in Q3 FY24

Pakistan’s external debt and liabilities (outstanding) reached $130.31bn at the end of Q3 FY25, reflecting a decrease of $611.041m or 0.47% QoQ. Read more

• Central govt debt surges to Rs74tr in March

The total debt of the central government went up by 12.71% YoY to Rs73.69 trillion in March 2025, compared to Rs65.38tr in. Read more

• Clover Pakistan share sale halted by Court order

Clover Pakistan Limited’s (PSX: CLOV) parent company, Fossil Energy (Pvt) Limited, has disclosed that the Honorable. Read more

• National Savings Schemes see inflow of around Rs28bn inflow in March

The net receipts of Savings Mobilized by National Savings Schemes (NSS) stood at Rs27.74 billion in March as compared to receipts of Rs23.33bn in the previous m Read more

• APTMA appreciates Trump’s statement on regional stability, economic ties

The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has expressed its appreciation for the recent statement issued. Read more

• Sazgar produces 1,742 three-wheelers, 693 four-wheelers in April 2025

Sazgar Engineering Works Limited (PSX: SAZEW) produced 693 units and recorded sales of 549 units for. Read more

• Ghazi Fabrics Board greenlights sale of land

The Board of Directors of Ghazi Fabrics International Limited (PSX: GFIL) has approved the sale of a piece of land measuring. Read more

• KSE-100 surges by 10k points in intraday

Continuing its remarkable upward trajectory, the benchmark KSE-100 Index surged to an intraday high of 117,229.03, recording a phenomenal. Read more

• Jinnah Square underpass nears completion with 75% work done

The Jinnah Square Murree Road underpass project has seen significant progress, with 75% of the development work. Read more

• FBR strengthens legal efforts, recovers billions in revenue cases

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has strengthened its litigation management efforts, achieving. Read more

• Pakistan, Saudi Arabia reaffirm commitment to strengthen bilateral ties

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia reiterated their resolve to deepen their longstanding and brotherly relationship during a meeting. Read more

• SBP targets to raise Rs5.1tr: Auction Calendar May – July

The government is targeting to raise Rs5.75 trillion during the three months from May – July 2025. Read more

• US cuts tariff on Chinese goods to 30% for 90 days

The United States and China on Monday reached a significant agreement to suspend most tariffs on each other’s goods, signaling. Read more

• PM hails Trump’s commitment to South Asian peace

U.S. President Donald Trump’s offer to play a greater role in fostering lasting peace in South Asia. Read more

• Investors react moderately to US-China trade talks

Monday’s moderate market reaction to progress in US-China trade talks provided investors with a potential. Read more

• Oil rises on hopes of U.S.-China trade progress

Oil edged higher after the US and China both reported “substantial progress” following two days of talks aimed at de-escalating a trade war. Read more

• Pakistan, Russia explore new avenues for collaboration

Pakistan and Russia aim to strengthen parliamentary cooperation and explore new avenues of collaboration as. Read more

• Asian markets up on news of U.S.-China trade agreement

Asian markets saw positive movement on Monday after the White House announced a “trade deal” with China. Read more

• SHFA Board approves purchase of minority shareholding in SMCI

The Board of Directors of Shifa International Hospitals Limited (SHFA) has approved a proposal to purchase the shareholding of all the shares. Read more

• KSE-100 index: A Very Good Morning

The Pakistan Stock Exchange kicked off the week on a bullish note, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index surging. Read more

• PSX halted, reopens after 10:30 am

Market Halt has been triggered due to a 5% increase in the KSE-30 index from the previous trading day close. Read more

• US officials confirm progress in talks with China

The United States and China have made notable strides in their ongoing trade negotiations, according to Secretary. Read more

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