Chinese investors reaffirm long-term commitment to Pakistan’s capital markets with plans for ETFs, advanced technologies and deeper bilateral cooperation.
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SECP imposes Rs3.18 million penalties on SOEs over compliance violations
Regulator concludes enforcement proceedings against 36 SOEs, issues 46 adjudication orders and warns non-compliant entities to improve governance standards.
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has imposed penalties totaling Rs3.18 million on state-owned enterprises (SOEs) for failing to comply with statutory reporting and corporate governance requirements, the regulator said on Saturday.
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SECP registers 3,161 new companies in May, sets record for single-day incorporations
Online registrations account for 99.9% of incorporations as corporate sector expansion continues
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 3,161 new companies in May 2026, demonstrating continued growth in the country’s corporate sector despite a reduced number of working days due to Eid-ul-Adha holidays.
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SECP sets record with highest-ever monthly company registrations in April 2026
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.
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SECP tightens AML net with IBAN and biometric rules
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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