Nepra Rejects Power Tariff Review Without Industry Consultation
Nepra says it will return the industrial tariff review unless the Power Division consults industry, amid rising fuel costs and a potential Rs36.55 billion recovery.
SECP Makes Stock Market Investing Faster With Digital Onboarding
SECP introduces a unified digital investor onboarding framework with faster account processing, 24/7 access, reduced verification and API-based processing.
SECP Proposes New Venture Capital Law To Expand Startup Funding In Pakistan
SECP has proposed a new Venture Capital Bill to improve startup funding, attract domestic and foreign investment and establish a dedicated regulatory framework.
Senate Committee Reviews $800 Million Remittance Claim and New Pakistani Currency Notes
Senate committee reviews an alleged $800 million bank payment to money transfer operators, new currency notes, counterfeit cash and remittance costs.
Bilal Bin Saqib Outlines Pakistan’s Vision for AI and Tokenization Regulation
PVARA Chairman Bilal Bin Saqib says Pakistan is developing an AI and tokenization-focused regulatory framework, including plans for digital assets and blockchain-based financial products.
SECP Moves Venture Capital Bill Forward to Unlock Funding for Pakistani Startups
SECP shares draft Venture Capital Bill with BOI for consultation, proposing simpler regulations to attract investment and expand funding for Pakistani startups.
Lahore Tax Bar Association To Hold Practical Training Seminar On Online Tax Filing For TY 2026
Lahore Tax Bar Association will hold a practical seminar on online filing of income tax returns for Tax Year 2026 through IRIS, including the Asaan Small Traders Fixed Tax Scheme.
Pakistan Opens Virtual Asset Licensing Portal for VASPs With September 5 Deadline
PVARA opens Pakistan’s virtual asset licensing portal with 10 licence categories and sets September 5, 2026 as the deadline for existing VASPs to apply.
SBP Aligns Banking Regulations With Shariah Principles Under Vision 2028
State Bank of Pakistan introduces Shariah-compliant terminology across banking regulations and the Foreign Exchange Manual under SBP Vision 2028.
SECP Proposes New Insurance Rules to Strengthen Policyholder Protection
SECP has proposed Market Conduct Rules 2026 for insurance companies, introducing claim settlement deadlines, faster policy issuance and penalties for violations.