ADB backs Pakistan’s insurance and disaster protection
ADB Delegation Visits SECP to Discuss Insurance Reforms ISLAMABAD : A delegation from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), led by Country Director Emma Fan and including Salman Mian and Dr. Raja M. Ali Saleem, visited the SECP Head Office. SECP Chairman Dr. Kabir Ahmed Sidhu, along with the Insurance team, discussed ongoing reforms in Pakistan’s […]
Shariah screening criteria revised for PSX-KMI Index
ISLAMABAD: Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved revisions to the Shariah screening criteria and methodology for the PSX-KMI All Share Index. The revisions align with international benchmarks and aim to strengthen investor confidence in Shariah-compliant capital market instruments. The decision follows a high-level review meeting of the Committee on the Post-2027 Financial […]
Pakistan Attracts Strong Foreign Investment Across Sectors; SECP
ISLAMABAD : Pakistan is attracting substantial foreign investment across a wide range of sectors, particularly energy, logistics, information technology, and agriculture, largely through partnerships with Pakistani companies. Foreign investors are entering the market through new business establishments, joint ventures, acquisitions, and the expansion of existing operations, reflecting growing economic activity and investor interest. In this […]
پاکستان میں 3 سال میں 79 نئی غیر ملکی کمپنیاں، 40.7 ارب روپے کی سرمایہ کاری
اسلام آباد : سکیورٹیز اینڈ ایکسچینج کمیشن آف پاکستان کے اعداد و شمار کے مطابق گزشتہ تین برسوں کے دوران مجموعی طور پر 79 نئی غیر ملکی کمپنیوں نے پاکستانی مارکیٹ میں کاروبار کا آغاز کیا، جبکہ 61 غیر ملکی کمپنیوں نے شئیرز کی ٹرانزیکشن کیں۔ اس عرصے کے دوران مقامی کمپنیوں کے ساتھ توانائی، […]
Punjab waives stamp duty on court, SECP-approved schemes
ISLAMABAD, : Government of Punjab, in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2017, has notified the complete waiver of stamp duty on property transfers arising from mergers and schemes of arrangement approved by the Courts or the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP). The notification follows a judgment of the Lahore High […]
SECP clears digital share system to boost transparency
Islamabad : Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has initiated the second phase of reforms to fully digitize share ownership of unlisted companies by transitioning from physical share certificates to electronic (book-entry) form through the Central Depository System (CDS), operated by the Central Depository Company (CDC). The move will eliminate risks associated with paper […]
SECP Conducts Financial Literacy and Investor Awareness Session at PIDE
ISLAMABAD : Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) conducted an awareness session on Financial Planning and Informed Financial Decision-Making for students of the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE), Islamabad, under its Jamapunji investor awareness initiative. The session aimed to enhance financial literacy among students and equip them with practical knowledge to make informed […]
88% of Unlisted Licensed Companies Publicly Disclose Financials
ISLAMABAD : In line with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan’s (SECP) directive, 88% of unlisted licensed companies are now publicly disclosing their annual audited financial statements through the Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) Financial Portal for Unlisted Companies (FPUC),. In January last year, SECP directed all unlisted licensed companies to upload and publicly disseminate […]
SECP Registers 3,881 New Companies in January 2026
Islamabad, – Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 3,881 new companies in January 2026. As during the month, 82 newly incorporated companies attracted foreign investment from investors representing China, United States, Afghanistan, Australia, Turkey, United Kingdom, Palau, South Africa, Albania, Denmark, Germany, Malaysia, South Korea, Spain, and Ukraine. Of these incorporations, 99.9% were […]
SECP Supports Landmark FDI in Insurance Industry
ISLAMABAD– Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved the acquisition of a controlling stake in TPL Insurance Limited by Jazz International Holding Limited. This partnership between a digital insurer and a major digital operator is expected to increase insurance penetration and foreign investment. The SECP’s facilitation of this deal aligns with the goals […]