Islamabad, March 14, 2026 – The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has increased the investment limit for Sahulat Accounts from Rs1 million to Rs3 million, a move aimed at encouraging greater participation of small retail investors in the Pakistan stock market.
According to an official statement issued on Saturday, the new limit aligns Sahulat Account investment thresholds with those available in Pakistan’s banking sector, making equity investment more accessible for individuals.
Easier Access for Small Investors
The Sahulat Account initiative was introduced to simplify the process of opening brokerage accounts for small investors. Under this facility, individuals can open a stock trading account with a licensed securities broker using only their Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC), significantly reducing documentation requirements.
The SECP has also allowed investors to open Sahulat Accounts with multiple licensed securities brokers, offering greater flexibility in choosing brokerage services. However, investors will be permitted to maintain only one Sahulat Account with each broker.
Supporting First-Time Stock Market Participants
The facility is particularly beneficial for low-risk retail investors and first-time participants, who may have previously been discouraged from entering the stock market due to complex account opening procedures.
Currently, Sahulat Accounts are offered by all licensed securities brokers in Pakistan, and the accounts can also be opened online, providing easy access to investors nationwide.
Growing Retail Investor Base
According to market data, there are 542,748 individual sub-accounts in Pakistan’s stock market. Out of these, 144,634 are classified as Investor Accounts, including investors using the Roshan Digital Account (RDA) facility.
The SECP stated that it will continue introducing reforms to simplify investment procedures and encourage young investors to participate in Pakistan’s regulated capital markets instead of turning to unregulated foreign investment platforms.
The latest increase in the Sahulat Account investment limit is expected to boost retail investor participation and strengthen Pakistan’s capital market ecosystem in the coming years.