SECP Begins Specialized Training for SOEs and Privatization Teams on Corporate Restructuring Frameworks
The SECP launches a structured training program for officials of state-owned enterprises and the Privatization Commission, focusing on merger, amalgamation and restructuring rules as Pakistan advances reforms for public-sector efficiency.
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.
SECP Hosts High-Level Consultation to Reform Pakistan’s Cost Audit Framework
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) held a high-level consultation to reform the country’s cost audit regime. The initiative aims to enhance transparency, align practices with international standards, and reduce compliance burdens while improving the utility of cost audits for regulators and businesses.
Prime Minister Orders Review of SECP Chairman and Commissioners’ Pay Hike
The Prime Minister has ordered a formal review of the recent salary and allowance increase for SECP Chairman and Commissioners, forming a committee led by Rana Sanaullah to ensure transparency, accountability, and regulatory oversight.
PSX and SECP Partner to Strengthen Regulatory Oversight with Advanced Surveillance System
The Pakistan Stock Exchange and SECP have signed an MoU granting SECP direct access to PSX’s advanced surveillance system. The move enhances real-time monitoring of market activity, strengthens regulatory oversight, and aligns Pakistan’s capital markets with global standards.
SECP Proposes Major Amendments to Company Share Regulations to Safeguard Minority Rights
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has proposed amendments to the Companies (Further Issue of Shares) Regulations, 2020, introducing new safeguards to protect minority shareholders, ensure transparency, and align Pakistan’s corporate governance practices with global standards.
SECP Proposes Legal Framework for Licensing and Regulation of Waqf Management Companies
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has proposed a new amendment to the Companies Act, 2017 to regulate Waqf management companies. The framework introduces modern Waqf structures, safeguards Shariah compliance, and opens pathways for Islamic social finance growth.
SECP Releases Detailed FAQs on Mergers, Amalgamations, and Winding Up of Companies
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has issued detailed FAQs to guide companies, legal practitioners, and advisors on mergers, winding up, and revival processes, simplifying regulatory compliance and supporting corporate restructuring.
DigiKhata Secures NBFC Lending License from SECP to Expand Digital Credit Solutions
DigiKhata Financial Services Ltd. has been granted an NBFC lending license by the SECP, marking its entry into regulated digital credit services to bridge Pakistan’s SME financing gap and boost financial inclusion.
SECP Registers 3,278 New Companies in August With IT Sector Driving Growth
SECP registered 3,278 new companies in August 2025, with IT and e-commerce leading incorporations. Nearly all registrations were processed digitally, bringing the total to 265,587 companies nationwide.