State Bank of Pakistan Invites Public Consultation on Draft SME Prudential Regulations
The State Bank of Pakistan has released draft prudential regulations for SME financing and is seeking public input to enhance inclusivity, tech integration, and financial access through an updated regulatory framework.
State Bank of Pakistan Seeks Public Input on Revamped Prudential Regulations for SME Financing
The State Bank of Pakistan has released a draft of revised Prudential Regulations for SME financing, inviting public consultation to enhance financial inclusion, support fintech integration, and improve access to credit for small and medium enterprises.
PSX Suspends Trading of Eight Companies Over Regulatory Non-Compliance
The Pakistan Stock Exchange has suspended trading in shares of eight listed companies due to multiple regulatory breaches, including failure to hold AGMs, submit audited accounts, pay dues, and comply with CDS requirements.
Government Plans to Double Withholding Tax on Cash Withdrawals by Non-Filers in FY 2025-26
Islamabad, May 31, 2025 – The federal government is preparing to tighten its grip on tax evasion in the upcoming…
SECP Unveils Proposed Framework for Algorithmic Trading in Pakistan’s Capital Markets
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has taken a major step toward modernizing the country’s capital markets by…
Pakistan Moves Toward Regulating Virtual Assets Amid Existing Restrictions
In a move that highlights Pakistan’s cautious yet evolving stance on digital assets, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has…
Pakistan’s Crypto Push Remains Rudderless Without Regulation and Strategy
Pakistan’s recent efforts to position itself as a hub for cryptocurrency and blockchain innovation appear disjointed and underdeveloped, raising serious…
SECP Issues Warning Over Rising Social Media Scams Offering Fake Interest-Free Loans
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued a stern warning to the public regarding a surge in…
SBP Strengthens Supervisory Capacity with Targeted IFRS 9 Training at NIBAF Karachi
To bolster regulatory oversight and ensure effective implementation of international accounting standards, officers from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP)…
Pakistan Establishes Digital Assets Authority to Lead in Virtual Asset Regulation and Innovation
In a bold move to accelerate its participation in the global digital economy, the Ministry of Finance of Pakistan has…