Islamabad, April 24, 2026 – The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has unveiled proposed amendments to its Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism regulations, aiming to tighten safeguards while enabling seamless digital onboarding for investors.
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PSX shows resilience despite global turmoil from US-Iran conflict: SECP
KARACHI, April 23, 2026 – Pakistan’s equity market demonstrated notable resilience during the third quarter of FY2025-26 despite global financial turbulence triggered by the US-Iran conflict, according to a quarterly review released by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP).
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SECP approves IPOs of Sitara Petroleum and LSE SPAC-I, boosting PSX activity
Islamabad, April 22, 2026 – The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved two new Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), signaling continued momentum in Pakistan’s capital markets despite global and regional uncertainties.
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SECP orders firms to disclose ultimate beneficial ownership
ISLAMABAD, April 21, 2026 – Pakistan’s corporate regulator has directed all registered companies to ensure timely submission of ultimate beneficial ownership (UBO) information, warning of penalties for non-compliance.
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Alibaba unit KOKO Tech gets BNPL license in Pakistan, SECP says
ISLAMABAD, April 14, 2026 — Pakistan’s corporate regulator has granted a license to KOKO Tech Pakistan (Private) Limited, a unit backed by Alibaba Group, to operate a Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) business in the country, the regulator said on Tuesday.
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SECP registers 2,993 companies in March as IT sector leads growth
ISLAMABAD, April 13, 2026 – Pakistan’s corporate sector continued to expand in March, with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan registering 2,993 new companies, reflecting sustained investor interest despite a monthly slowdown.
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SECP approves first Shariah-compliant credit risk-sharing product
Islamabad, April 4, 2026 – The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved the country’s first Shariah-compliant credit risk-sharing product, marking a significant milestone in the development of Pakistan’s Islamic finance sector.
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SECP greenlights 7 pension funds for Balochistan reform push
Islamabad, March 25, 2026 – The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved seven pension funds for the Government of Balochistan, marking a key step toward the implementation of the Defined Contribution (DC) pension system in the province.
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41 SOEs fail to submit accounts, face strict SECP action
Islamabad, March 17, 2026 – The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has taken strict action against 41 state-owned enterprises (SOEs) for failing to comply with mandatory reporting requirements, including submission of annual audited accounts and annual returns.
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SECP raises Sahulat Account investment limit to Rs3 million for retail investors
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.
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