MG Morning Breeze: Updates to Skim before Market

May 26, 2025 (MLN): Morning Breeze aims to lessen the load for its readers by curating noteworthy updates from the preceding day.

• Business confidence in Pakistan rises sharply by 16%

Pakistan’s business confidence has improved significantly, with overall confidence rising by 16%, from -5% to +11%, according to the Foreign Investors' Business. Read more

• Weekly Market Roundup

Market participants adopted a cautious stance through smart trading strategies; however, the market remained sideways and volatile, as both buying and selling. Read more

• CCP warns firms of Rs75m or 10% turnover penalties for prohibited agreements

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has issued a cautionary notice to undertakings that enter into prohibited agreements without. Read more

• World Bank urges policy continuity in Pakistan to boost investment

There is a need for continuity in implementation to sustain economic stability and to elicit a stronger investment and growth response by the private sector in Pakistan. Read more

• Govt allocates 2,000 MW in first phase for Bitcoin mining, AI data centers 

In a groundbreaking move to transform Pakistan into a global leader in digital innovation, the Government of Pakistan has announced the allocation of 2,000 megawatts (MW) of. Read more

• Key Pakistan Market Stats and Economic Indicators

Market Data and Economic Indicators. Read more

• NEPRA approves KE’s multi-year tariff regime 

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved K-Electric’s Multi-Year Tariff (MYT). Read more

• IMF says talks on Pakistan’s FY26 budget to continue

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has stated that discussions on Pakistan’s fiscal year 2026 (FY26) budget will continue over the coming days. Read more

• LMC raises concerns over tariff rationalization plan

The government’s proposed Tariff Rationalization Plan includes reducing duties on Completely Built-Up (CBU) vehicles to 15% over five years.Read more

• Private sector key to economic success: PM

Pakistan reaffirmed its determination to achieve a historic economic victory following its recent success in the just cause, with full commitment from both. Read more

• PM reaffirms commitment to export-led growth

Pakistan reaffirmed its commitment to regaining its status as a leading exporting nation through economic reforms aimed at reorienting the system toward export-led growth. Read more

• Federal Budget to be presented on June 10

The federal budget for the fiscal year 2025 – 2026 will be presented on June 10, 2025, while the Economic Survey will be released on June 09, 2025. Read more

• ENGRO secures approvals for partnership with Jazz, VEON

Engro Corporation Limited (PSX: ENGRO) has secured all approvals for its strategic partnership with Pakistan Mobile Communications Limited (Jazz) and its parent company, VEON Group.Read more

• SECP approves regulatory relaxation for NBMFCs

In a move aligned with its commitment to advancing financial inclusion, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved regulatory relaxation. Read more

• ACCA Pakistan releases budget proposal 2025–26

ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) Pakistan has officially released its comprehensive Budget Proposal for the fiscal year 2025–26. Read more

• PSX Closing Bell: Torn Between Two Worlds

 The benchmark KSE-100 Index concluded Friday's trading session at 119,102.67, showing a decrease of 50.37 points or 0.04%.Read more

• PKR rises by 9 paisa against USD

The Pakistani rupee (PKR) strengthened by 9.07 paisa or 0.03% against the US dollar in Friday's interbank session to settle the trade at PKR 281.97 per USD. Read more

• Gold price in Pakistan rises Rs3,500 per tola

 Gold price in Pakistan increased on Friday, with 24-karat gold being sold at Rs351,000 per tola, up Rs3,500. Read more

• Pakistan receives $518m external financing in April

Pakistan secured external financing worth $517.65 million in April 2025 from multiple financing sources, 6.8% lower than last month and 118.2% higher than. Read more

• Weekly SPI decreases by 0.29%

Pakistan's short-term inflation decreased by 0.29% compared to the previous week, while it rose by 1.35% compared to the same period last year. Read more

• OMO Result: SBP injects around Rs13tr

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) conducted a reverse repo and Shariah Compliant Modarabah based Open Market Operation (OMO) today. Read more

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