SECP Mandates UBO Disclosures to Align Pakistan Banking and Corporate Governance with IMF Standards
The SECP has launched a nationwide drive requiring companies to disclose Ultimate Beneficial Owners by April 30, 2026, to curb illicit financial flows and meet IMF benchmarks.
SECP Reports Robust Corporate Growth in Q1 2026 with 10,318 New Registrations and Stable Foreign Interest
The SECP recorded a 12.5% increase in company registrations during the first quarter of 2026, driven by a surge in IT, e-commerce, and regional business formalization.
Secp Disburse 1.19 Billion Rupees In Retrospective Salaries And Benefits
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan pays 1.191 billion rupees to officials and staff following a salary benchmarking exercise by KPMG.
Pakistan Budget 2026 Tax Reforms And Trader Outreach Initiatives
Minister Bilal Azhar Kayani meets Sialkot and Gujranwala business leaders to discuss 2026 federal budget taxation reforms and ease of doing business.
SECP Issues New Framework to Accelerate Shariah Compliant Digital Financing in Pakistan
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has launched new guidelines and a guidebook to expand interest free digital lending and ethical financial services.
SECP Reports 11 Percent Increase in New Company Registrations for March 2026
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan registered 2993 new companies in March 2026 with IT and e-commerce leading the sectoral growth at 606 registrations.
SECP Approves Additional Pension Funds for Balochistan and Punjab to Modernize Retirement Systems
Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan sanctions new pension funds for Balochistan and Punjab to reduce long-term liabilities and enhance employee benefits.
SECP Approves Pakistan’s First Shariah-Compliant Credit Risk-Sharing Product
SECP approves a landmark Shariah-compliant risk-sharing product by NCGCL to boost Islamic financing for MSMEs and the agriculture sector in Pakistan.
SECP Proposes ESG Mutual Funds to Promote Sustainable Investing in Pakistan
SECP unveils concept paper for ESG mutual funds, aiming to boost environmentally friendly investments, improve corporate governance, and align Pakistan with global sustainable finance standards.
Pakistan Federal Budget 2026 to Pivot Toward IT Exports and Regulatory Digitalization
Pakistan’s upcoming federal budget focuses on tax rationalization and digital reforms to boost IT and pharmaceutical exports while simplifying cross-border transactions.