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SECP Approves New Annuity Products to Provide Retirement Income
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved new annuity products designed to provide stable monthly income for individuals after retirement, aiming to strengthen financial security…
SECP Launches Digital Registry to Boost Corporate Transparency
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has introduced a digital Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO) Registry, aiming to increase transparency, strengthen regulatory oversight, and…
PVARA Gains Legal Backing as Pakistan Enacts Virtual Assets Act 2026
Pakistan’s Parliament has officially passed the Virtual Assets Act, 2026, a landmark law set to regulate the country’s fast-growing digital finance sector. The act establishes…
SECP Tightens Shariah Screening Rules for PSX-KMI Index to Meet Global Standards
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved revisions to the Shariah screening criteria and methodology for the PSX-KMI All Share Index, aligning…
Pakistan’s Non-Bank Financial Sector Posts 21% Growth in H2 2025
Pakistan’s non-bank financial sector continued its strong growth in the second half of 2025, with total assets reaching Rs. 6.84 trillion by December, up 21%…
SECP Clarifies Media Claims About Foreign Companies Leaving Pakistan
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has clarified that recent media reports suggesting a large number of foreign companies have exited Pakistan are…
SECP Reveals List of 125 Foreign Companies That Exited Pakistan
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has released a list of 125 foreign companies that have formally closed operations in Pakistan as of…
SECP Registers Over 3,800 New Companies in January 2026
Pakistan’s corporate sector opened 2026 on a strong note, with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registering 3,881 new companies during January. Most…
SECP Greenlights Acquisition of TPL Insurance by Jazz International
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has officially approved the acquisition of a controlling stake in TPL Insurance Limited by Jazz International Holding…
Pakistan Capital Market Successfully Transitions to the T+1 Settlement Cycle
Pakistan’s capital market has officially transitioned to the T+1 settlement cycle, a landmark reform that strengthens efficiency, reduces risk, and aligns the country with international…
Pakistan’s Real Estate Investment Trust Market Expands as SECP Registers 3 New Schemes
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has registered three new Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) Schemes in January 2026, marking another major step…
Asset Managers Get Approval to Open ‘Sehl Accounts’ by SECP
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has eased access to capital market investments by allowing Asset Management Companies (AMCs) to directly open Sehl…
SECP Relaxes Rights Issue Rules to Support Capital Raising
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has eased rules governing rights issues, allowing listed companies facing financial stress to raise capital from existing…
