KARACHI, September 8, 2026: easypaisa digital bank and KTrade have partnered to make stock market investment easier and more accessible for millions of Pakistanis. Under the partnership, easypaisa users can open a KTrade Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) investment account directly through the easypaisa app. The fully digital process allows users …
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ISLAMABAD, September 7, 2026: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved a set of regulatory reforms aimed at further improving Pakistan’s performance under the World Bank Group’s Business Ready (B-READY) assessment. Pakistan already ranks 17th among 101 economies in the Business Entry category of the B-READY 2025 …
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ISLAMABAD, September 3, 2026: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued show-cause notices to 28,761 companies for failing to disclose their Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs). Every registered company in Pakistan is required to identify and report the individuals who ultimately own or control the company by filing …
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SECP Issues Guide to Simplify Corporate Sukuk Issuance
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ISLAMABAD, Aug. 6, 2026: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered a record 5,438 new companies in July 2026, marking the highest monthly company registration in the regulator’s history. The month also saw five foreign companies establish registered business offices in Pakistan. The SECP said the steady rise …
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ISLAMABAD July 1,2026: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has reported a 1,374% increase in third-party motor insurance coverage in Sindh following regulatory reforms that made the insurance mandatory for all registered vehicles. According to the SECP, active third-party motor insurance policies rose from 11,200 in March 2026 …
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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 …
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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 …
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KARACHI, June 18,2026: Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), Dr. Kabir Ahmed Sidhu, has directed the Pakistan Mercantile Exchange (PMEX) to speed up the development of physically deliverable agricultural futures contracts. He asked PMEX to prepare a clear roadmap for launching these contracts. In addition, he …
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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 …
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