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SECP sets record with highest-ever monthly company registrations in April 2026

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026Faisal Shahnawaz

ISLAMABAD, May 7, 2026 — The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) said on Thursday it registered a record 4,082 companies in April 2026, marking the highest monthly incorporations ever recorded in the country’s corporate history.

SECP tightens AML net with IBAN and biometric rules

April 24, 2026April 24, 2026Faisal Shahnawaz

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.

PSX shows resilience despite global turmoil from US-Iran conflict: SECP

April 23, 2026April 23, 2026Faisal Shahnawaz

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).

SECP approves IPOs of Sitara Petroleum and LSE SPAC-I, boosting PSX activity

April 22, 2026April 22, 2026Faisal Shahnawaz

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.

SECP orders firms to disclose ultimate beneficial ownership

April 21, 2026April 21, 2026Faisal Shahnawaz

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.

Alibaba unit KOKO Tech gets BNPL license in Pakistan, SECP says

April 14, 2026April 14, 2026Faisal Shahnawaz

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.

SECP registers 2,993 companies in March as IT sector leads growth

April 13, 2026April 13, 2026Faisal Shahnawaz

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.

SECP approves first Shariah-compliant credit risk-sharing product

April 4, 2026April 4, 2026Faisal Shahnawaz

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.

SECP greenlights 7 pension funds for Balochistan reform push

March 26, 2026March 26, 2026Faisal Shahnawaz

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.

41 SOEs fail to submit accounts, face strict SECP action

March 17, 2026March 17, 2026Faisal Shahnawaz

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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