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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Finance Minister Aurangzeb directs SECP to accelerate capital market reforms
Islamabad, March 11, 2026 – Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday directed the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) to strengthen outreach efforts regarding capital market reforms to improve awareness among corporates, investors, and financial institutions.
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