SECP Proposes Key Changes to Companies Act 2017 to Streamline Corporate Compliance and Promote Digitalisation
The SECP and BoI have proposed major amendments to the Companies Act 2017 to reduce regulatory burdens, enhance digitalisation, improve corporate governance, and foster a business-friendly environment in Pakistan.
SECP Unveils 183 Proposed Amendments to Companies Act 2017 to Streamline Corporate Compliance
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has proposed 183 amendments to the Companies Act 2017, aiming to reduce regulatory burdens, enhance digitalisation, and improve corporate governance in Pakistan.
Board of Investment vows stronger investor facilitation as Pakistan advances regulatory reforms
Pakistan’s Board of Investment says regulatory reforms, Special Economic Zones and one-window facilitation are strengthening the investment climate, with the government targeting long-term domestic and foreign investment.
MNC Exits and Digital Transformation Signal Turning Point for Pakistan’s Business Environment
ICMAP report highlights multinational exits, rising costs, and regulatory challenges in Pakistan while pointing to digital and asset-light models as new paths for competitiveness.
Pakistan Government Boosts Investment Climate Through Reforms And Business Facilitation
Pakistan advances investment reforms to improve ease of doing business, attract investors, and enhance economic growth, with BOI implementing streamlined procedures and Aasaan Karobar initiatives.
SECP Registers 14,802 New Companies in First Four Months of FY2025–26, Reflecting Strong Investor Confidence
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) recorded 14,802 new company registrations in the first four months of FY2025–26, highlighting digital adoption, growing entrepreneurship, and foreign investment confidence across Pakistan.
Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry urges Federal Board of Revenue to release Rs96.6 billion in pending tax refunds to ease liquidity pressure on foreign investors
The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry has called on the Federal Board of Revenue to expedite Rs96.6 billion in pending tax refunds, warning that delays are hurting liquidity, business planning, and investor confidence in Pakistan’s economy.
Mobilink Bank and SECP Partner to Digitize Corporate Banking in Pakistan
Mobilink Microfinance Bank Limited (MMBL) has signed an MoU with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) to digitize and simplify corporate bank account opening for SECP-registered companies, advancing corporate governance and ease of doing business.
FPCCI and SECP Collaborate to Drive Corporatization and Boost Economic Growth in Pakistan
The FPCCI and SECP held a joint seminar in Lahore to promote corporatization, streamline regulatory compliance, and strengthen Pakistan’s business environment, with an emphasis on financial inclusion and corporate governance.
SECP Registers Record 3,609 Companies in May as Digital Onboarding Spurs Business Growth
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has set a new record by registering 3,609 companies in May, driven by digital reforms and rising investor confidence, signaling robust momentum in the country’s corporate sector.