FBR Proposes Strict Amendments to Export Facilitation Scheme Through New Customs Rules
The Federal Board of Revenue has drafted new SRO 520(I)/2026 regulations to tighten the Export Facilitation Scheme, mandating stricter reconciliation and IOCO approvals.
SECP Proposes Landmark Public Offering Reforms to Bridge Partnership Firms and Capital Markets
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan unveils changes to Public Offering Regulations 2017 allowing LLPs and AoPs to use pre-conversion track records for IPOs.
SECP Initiates Stakeholder Consultation to Recalibrate T+1 Settlement Cycle
The SECP launches a formal review of the T+1 settlement framework following market concerns over liquidity, banking integration, and operational stress.
SECP Issues Show-Cause Notices to 41 SOEs Over Financial Reporting Failures
The SECP cracks down on 41 state-owned enterprises, including Pakistan Steel Mills and PTV, for failing to file audited accounts and annual returns.
SECP Approves New Annuity Products to Modernize Pakistan Retirement System and Financial Security
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan introduces a range of new annuity products including life-contingent and hybrid schemes to ensure stable post-retirement income.
SECP Approves Big Bird Foods Proposal to Convert 1.5 Billion Rupee Directors Loan into Equity
Big Bird Foods Limited receives SECP green light to issue over 30 million shares to directors as part of a 1.5 billion rupee debt-to-equity conversion strategy.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb Drives Capital Market Reforms to Bolster Corporate Debt Ecosystem
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb leads the Capital Market Development Council in a strategic push to digitize issuance processes and expand corporate debt markets.
Punjab Revenue Authority Portal Update Resolves Input Tax Adjustment Limitation for Taxpayers
The Punjab Revenue Authority web portal now allows for a full 18 percent input tax adjustment on goods, aligning the digital system with the Punjab Finance Act 2025.
FBR Chairman and Gujranwala Chamber of Commerce Address Tax Refunds and Operational Hurdles
FBR Chairman and Gujranwala Chamber of Commerce Address Tax Refunds and Operational Hurdles
SECP Licenses LSE Ventures for Corporate Restructuring and Wealthbridge for Digital Advisory
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan grants new licenses to LSE Ventures Limited and Wealthbridge Management to enhance corporate recovery and digital investment.