PSX Proposes Comprehensive Regulatory Framework for Shariah-Compliant Securities Trading
Pakistan Stock Exchange introduces proposed amendments to formalize Shariah-compliant brokerage operations, enhancing governance, compliance, and investor confidence in Islamic capital markets.
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.
Pak Qatar General Takaful Limited Set to Begin Trading on PSX from February 10, 2026
Pak Qatar General Takaful Limited (PQGTL) will be listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange Main Board from February 10, 2026, under the Insurance sector and included in the PSX-KMI All Share Islamic Index, offering investors access to Shariah-compliant insurance.
Signature Residency Real Estate Investment Trust begins trading on Pakistan Stock Exchange
Signature Residency REIT will start trading on the PSX Main Board on January 29, 2026, with T+2 settlement, a face value of Rs10 per unit, and Shariah-compliant status under KMIALLSHR Index.
SECP Introduces Life Insurance Policy Finder Service to Enhance Consumer Access
SECP, in collaboration with CDC and IAP, launches the Life Insurance Policy Finder Service to help the public locate life insurance policies of deceased relatives, ensuring timely claims and beneficiary support.
PSX Launches Guidelines for Opening Trading Accounts for Minors
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), in coordination with NCCPL, CDC, and SECP, issues comprehensive guidelines for opening and managing trading accounts for individuals under 18, ensuring regulatory compliance, guardian oversight, and smooth transition upon reaching majority.
SECP Mandates Phased Adoption of Shariah-Compliant Trading for Licensed Entities
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has directed institutional investors and licensed entities to gradually adopt Shariah-compliant brokerage services, with a phased plan beginning in 2025 to align financial markets with Islamic principles.
SECP Forms Committee to Streamline PSX Account Opening and Advance Digital Onboarding
The SECP has established a multi-stakeholder committee to evaluate and reform the account opening process in Pakistan’s capital markets, aiming to make it more efficient and digitally accessible for investors.