Islamabad, February 23, 2026 — The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has confirmed that 1,157 foreign companies remain registered with the commission as of February 2026, highlighting sustained foreign business presence and continued confidence in Pakistan’s regulatory framework.
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Punjab waives stamp duty on property transfers in mergers
The Government of Punjab has officially announced a complete waiver of stamp duty on property transfers arising from mergers and schemes of arrangement approved by the courts or the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP).
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SECP: 88% unlisted companies now disclose financial results
Islamabad, February 18, 2026 – The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has announced that around 88% of unlisted licensed companies in Pakistan are now publicly declaring their financial results, marking a significant improvement in transparency and corporate governance.
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SECP greenlights Jazz’s takeover of TPL Insurance, boosting digital coverage
Islamabad, February 11, 2026 – The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved the acquisition of a controlling stake in TPL Insurance Limited by Jazz International Holding Limited, marking a significant development in Pakistan’s digital insurance and telecom sectors.
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SECP registers 21,542 new companies in First Half of FY26
Islamabad, January 11, 2026 – The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has registered 21,542 new companies during the first half (July–December) of fiscal year 2025-26, highlighting a growing trend in corporate registrations across the country.
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SECP tightens research analyst rules to protect investors
Islamabad, January 8, 2026 — The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) on Thursday notified amendments to the Research Analyst Regulations, 2015, reinforcing its commitment to stronger governance, enhanced transparency, and greater market integrity.
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SECP warns against illegal investment and trading Apps in Pakistan
Islamabad, November 21, 2025 – The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued a stern warning to the public about unauthorized individuals and groups promoting illegal investment and trading platforms via social media and WhatsApp groups.
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SECP and PBS sign MoU to boost data sharing and digital collaboration
Islamabad, November 13, 2025 – The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) and the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in data sharing, capacity building, and information exchange.
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SECP registers 14,802 new companies in first four months of FY2025–26
Islamabad, November 12, 2025 – The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 14,802 new companies during the first four months of the current fiscal year (FY2025–26), highlighting growing investor confidence and accelerating formalization of Pakistan’s corporate sector.
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SECP approves modernized book building mechanism to boost market transparency
Islamabad, November 4, 2025 – The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved a new Book Building Mechanism, marking a major step toward the modernization of Pakistan’s capital market.
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