Century Insurance Share Certificates Reported Lost in Karachi

Karachi: A notice has been issued regarding the loss of share certificates of Century Insurance Company Limited, affecting a total of 1,867 shares. The report was filed by Mr. Ehsan Ali Qureshi, a resident of Karachi, who has disclosed the loss of several certificates as of June 30, 2025.

The detailed list of the lost share certificates includes certificate numbers ranging from 40120 to 40129. The distinctive numbers associated with these certificates span from 343801 to 25507097. The largest single certificate loss involves 500 shares, with several others containing 100 shares each. The smallest certificate reported lost includes 15 shares, and another consists of 52 shares.

According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), the market is categorized under the designated market category for insurance entities. The notice urges members of the Exchange to refrain from dealing in the reported lost share certificates. It also informs that if no objections are received within seven days of the notice's publication date in the newspapers, the company will proceed with issuing fresh duplicate certificates to Mr. Qureshi.

The notice highlights the importance of safeguarding share certificates and the procedural steps in place to address such incidents. The circulation of this information is intended to protect the interests of stakeholders and maintain the integrity of market transactions.