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KARACHI, July 31: Arif Habib Limited (AHL) has warned investors against a fraudulent online campaign falsely claiming the company has launched an artificial intelligence (AI)-based investment platform offering guaranteed weekly returns of up to Rs500,000. In a notice submitted to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday, AHL said a …
Read More »IFMP Board Approves Islamabad Relocation to Expand Financial Literacy Drive
ISLAMABAD, July 31: The Board of Directors of the Institute of Financial Markets of Pakistan (IFMP) has approved the relocation of the institute’s head office to Islamabad as part of a broader strategy to strengthen financial market education, professional training, and capacity building nationwide. However, IFMP will retain a regional …
Read More »Finance Minister Launches InvestPak to Expand Digital Investment in Government Securities
KARACHI, July 6 ,2026: The platform enables users to open Investor Portfolio of Securities (IPS) accounts online, participate in primary auctions and trade government securities in the secondary market without visiting financial institutions. The launch ceremony was attended by State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad, senior SBP officials, …
Read More »Chinese Investors Express Confidence in SECP Reforms, Pakistan’s Capital Markets
ISLAMABAD, June 24,2026 : Chinese strategic investors in the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) have expressed strong confidence in Pakistan’s capital markets and welcomed the reforms introduced by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) under the leadership of Chairman Dr. Kabir Ahmed Sidhu. In a letter sent after a …
Read More »SECP Approves Second SPAC IPO, Marks 14 Listings in FY25–26
ISLAMABAD, June 23: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) approved the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of LSE SPAC-II. This becomes the second Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) set for listing on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX). Moreover, it marks the 14th IPO approval in FY 2025–26, reflecting stronger …
Read More »Advancing a Digital Future for Pakistan’s Investors
KARACHI:June 17,2026:SECP Chairman Dr. Kabir Ahmed Sidhu has outlined a digital-first vision for Pakistan’s capital markets, aimed at making investing accessible, affordable, and secure for every Pakistani through fintech and innovation. During his visit to the Central Depository Company (CDC), Dr. Sidhu emphasized the role of technology in simplifying investor …
Read More »Wahdat Poultry Farm Limited Debuts on PSX Main Board After Successful Rs956 Million IPO
KARACHI, May 9, 2026: Wahdat Poultry Farm Limited was formally listed on the Main Board of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday, following a successful initial public offering (IPO) that raised Rs956 million and attracted strong participation from both institutional and retail investors. To commemorate the listing, PSX hosted …
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