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SECP sees strong potential for inclusive insurance in Pakistan
Pakistan has a significant market for inclusive insurance, which can play an important role in social protection and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), said Michael J. McCord, Managing Director of MicroInsurance Centre (Milliman), while addressing the SECP Talk Series.
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Pakistan, IMF near deal on review, $1.2bn disbursement in sight
Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are nearing the completion of discussions on the latest review of the country’s economic program, with negotiations expected to conclude by October 7, according to people familiar with the matter.
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Pakistan cotton arrival growth slows to 5%, raising price concerns
Pakistan’s cotton arrivals have slowed significantly, with year-on-year growth falling to 5% by the end of September from 27% about a month earlier, raising concerns over domestic crop output and the potential for higher cotton prices and increased imports.
Go to article SECP refers Bagasra Securities case to FIA Over Rs49m unpaid investor claims
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved referring the Bagasra Securities case to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) for legal proceedings over alleged unauthorised dealings in clients’ shares, with Rs48.93 million in investor claims still outstanding.
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Petrol price rises by Rs2.10, diesel by Rs0.30 per litre
The Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division) has revised the ex-depot prices of petroleum products, raising the price of High-Speed Diesel (HSD) by Rs0.30 per litre and Motor Spirit (petrol) by Rs2.10 per litre, effective from October 3, 2026 to October 5, 2026.
Go to article Petrol price up Rs3.26, diesel down Rs1.01 per litre
The Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division) has revised the ex-depot prices of petroleum products, reducing the price of High-Speed Diesel (HSD) by Rs1.01 per litre and raising the price of Motor Spirit (petrol) by Rs3.26 per litre, effective October 2, 2026.
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| BITCOIN FUTURES | 85,475.00 | 87,395.00 84,680.00 | 885.00 1.05% |
| BRENT CRUDE | 100.89 | 103.40 100.63 | -1.36 -1.33% |
| RICHARDS BAY COAL MONTHLY | 128.50 | 0.00 0.00 | 1.00 0.78% |
| ROTTERDAM COAL MONTHLY | 144.10 | 144.30 143.50 | 0.95 0.66% |
| USD RBD PALM OLEIN | 1,167.50 | 1,167.50 1,167.50 | 0.00 0.00% |
| CRUDE OIL - WTI | 90.21 | 91.88 89.11 | -0.90 -0.99% |
| SUGAR #11 WORLD | 20.78 | 20.81 19.85 | 0.85 4.26% |
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