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SECP Announces New Fine for Insurance Companies
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has proposed new rules requiring insurers to complete claim assessments within 15
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European stocks hit one-week high on easing oil, yields; LVMH drags luxury stocks
European shares rose to a one-week high on Tuesday as lower oil prices and falling bond yields lifted appetite, although disappointing results from luxury bellwether LVMH pressured the sector.
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Engro Powergen Qadirpur appoints Khurram Abdullah as CEO, Athar Khwaja resigns
Engro Powergen Qadirpur Limited (EPQL), a subsidiary of Engro Energy Limited, on Tuesday has appointed Khurram Abdullah as chief executive officer with effect from October 15, replacing Athar Abrar…
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Pakistan to Pay Double for LNG This Winter
Pakistan’s LNG import bill is expected to reach $1.29 billion from November 2026 to February 2027 as winter demand and
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Hong Kong dollar nears weak end of trading band, HKMA intervention looms
SHANGHAI/HONG KONG: The Hong Kong dollar edged towards the weak side of its trading band at 7.85 per US dollar on Tuesday, a level that could prompt the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) to step…
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Explosion heard in Ukraine's Kyiv, Reuters witness says
An explosion was heard in Ukraine’s capital of Kyiv in the early hours of Tuesday, a Reuters witness said. Russia hit at least six energy targets during airstrikes across Ukraine on Monday.
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Japan bond yields diverge as investors weigh inflation, BOJ outlook
TOKYO: Japanese government bond (JGB) yields moved in opposite directions on Tuesday, with shorter-term yields edging higher while the long end declined as investors weighed persistent inflation…
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Bank of England's Greene says IMF forecasts show UK monetary policy not very restrictive
BANGKOK: The International Monetary Fund’s upward revision to its forecast for British economic growth this year adds to signs that Bank of England interest rates are not very restrictive, BoE…
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Japan's Nikkei slides as AI stocks tumble, geopolitical risks weigh
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei slid on Tuesday as a selloff in AI-related stocks gathered pace after weakness in US chip shares, while geopolitical tensions further dampened risk sentiment.
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Chicago soybeans extend losses as US Midwest harvest expands
JAKARTA: Chicago soybeans fell for a second straight session on Tuesday as harvest activity picked up across the US Midwest following a spell of dry weather, while traders awaited the US Department…
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China blue chips fall to 14-month low on tech selloff
HONG KONG: China and Hong Kong stocks fell on Tuesday as a selloff in AI-related shares swept across Asia, pushing China’s blue-chip index to its lowest in more than a year.
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Australia dollar finds some support in RBA hawks, kiwi totters
SYDNEY: The Australian dollar flatlined on Tuesday as a selloff in global risk assets offset a hawkish commentary from the country’s central bank, while its New Zealand counterpart touched lows last…
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Copper steadies as dollar strength counters Chile supply worries
Copper prices held nearly steady on Tuesday as a firm US dollar countered support from supply concerns in top producer Chile.
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Pakistan plans to issue more Panda bonds, eyes Japanese market for borrowing
As the government seeks to diversify its funding sources, Pakistan plans to return to China’s domestic bond market for further yuan-denominated borrowing and is exploring the possibility of issuing…
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