Nepra flags surplus capacity and grid bottlenecks as key drivers of rising electricity tariffs in Pakistan
Nepra’s FY2024-25 report highlights surplus generation capacity, low plant utilisation, high capacity payments and transmission bottlenecks as major factors behind elevated electricity tariffs and financial strain in Pakistan’s power sector.
Pakistan FBR Faces Rs457 Billion Revenue Shortfall Despite 11% Growth
The Federal Board of Revenue collected Rs8.121 trillion in July–February FY2026, falling short of its Rs8.55 trillion target by Rs457 billion, as income tax and sales tax collections lagged despite overall year-on-year growth.
SECP Mandates Unlisted Companies to Shift to Central Depository System Before Share Transactions
Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan requires unlisted companies to convert physical shares into book-entry form under the Central Depository System, with one-year fee relief announced by CDC.
Pakistan Senate Panel Approves Virtual Assets Bill 2025 to Regulate Digital Finance
The Senate Standing Committee approves Pakistan’s Virtual Assets Bill 2025, introducing licensing, compliance standards, and regulatory oversight to strengthen investor protection and digital finance governance.
SECP Confirms Net Growth in Foreign Company Registrations Between 2022 and 2025
The SECP clarifies only 19 foreign companies ceased operations in Pakistan from 2022–2025 while 79 new companies were registered, reinforcing investor confidence in Pakistan’s regulatory framework.
SECP Reports NBFI Assets at Rs6.84 Trillion as Shariah-Compliant Segment Records 295 Percent Growth
SECP data shows Pakistan’s NBFI assets reach Rs6,844 billion across 715 entities, with mutual funds holding 66.3 percent share and Shariah-compliant assets growing 295 percent since June 2022.
FBR Expands Nationwide POS Monitoring to 14+ Sectors Including Healthcare, Hospitality and Education
FBR mandates nationwide POS integration across more than 14 sectors, including hospitals, restaurants, clubs and educational institutions, to enable real-time online tax monitoring with specified exemptions.
SECP Approves Full Digitization of Share Ownership for Unlisted Companies Through CDS
SECP initiates second phase of reforms to convert physical share certificates of unlisted companies into electronic book-entry form via CDC’s Central Depository System, boosting transparency and investor protection.
SECP Launches Second Phase to Digitise Shares of Unlisted Companies via CDS
SECP initiates second phase of reforms to transition unlisted companies’ physical shares into electronic book-entry form, enhancing transparency, security, and ease of share transfers through the Central Depository System.
SECP Publishes List of 125 Foreign Companies Wound Up in Pakistan as of January 2026
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has released a comprehensive list of 125 foreign branch and liaison offices that have formally closed operations in Pakistan as of January 20, 2026, covering diverse sectors and multiple cities.