SECP Proposes Biometric and IBAN Verification for Digital Investor Onboarding to Curb Financial Crime
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan introduces a new framework for multi-biometric verification and IBAN-based investor onboarding to enhance AML compliance.
SECP Approves IPOs for Sitara Petroleum and LSE SPAC-I to Fuel Capital Market Growth
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan greenlights two major IPOs, bringing the total for fiscal year 2025-26 to eleven as market momentum builds.
FIA Uncovers Rs6.6 Billion Benami Account Fraud Involving Bank Officials and Biscuit Manufacturer
The Federal Investigation Agency has registered an FIR against a private company and bank officials for a multi-billion rupee tax evasion and money laundering scheme.
NCCPL Sets April 30 Deadline for Mandatory Collection of March Capital Gains Tax
The National Clearing Company of Pakistan notifies brokers and asset managers that Capital Gains Tax for March 2026 will be debited on April 30.
Power Division Mandates NEPRA Licensing and New Fees for Solar Consumers
Pakistan’s Ministry of Power Division introduces new solar regulations including a mandatory NEPRA license and a fee of Rs 1,000 per kilowatt for all users.
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.