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Pakistan Secures First Insider Trading Conviction: Habib Metro Bank AVP Found Guilty
KARACHI: (Updated) In a historic judgment, the Sindh Special Court (Offences in Banks) has issued the first-ever insider trading conviction in Pakistan in a case…
SECP Proposes Algorithm Trading Framework to Regulate Capital Markets
ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has proposed a new algorithm trading framework to regulate algorithmic trading in the country’s capital markets,…
SECP Allows Microfinance Companies to Join “Apni Chhat Apna Ghar” Scheme
ISLAMABAD: In a significant move toward promoting affordable housing and financial inclusion, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved regulatory relaxations allowing…
SECP Halts United Insurance’s Guarantee Business over Unpaid Billions
ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has ceased the guarantee business of The United Insurance Company of Pakistan Limited, following a series…
SECP Issues Cybersecurity Advisory for Companies
ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued a cybersecurity advisory to all registered companies in response to the recent geopolitical developments…
SECP Registers 2,757 New Companies in March 2025
ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered a total of 2,757 new companies in March 2025, bringing the total number of registered…
SECP to Establish Centralized UBO Registry to Boost Corporate Transparency
ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has announced proposed amendments to the Companies Regulations, 2024, to establish a centralized UBO registry for…
SECP Warns Public Against Fraudulent Claims Tied to Delisted Barwaqt App
ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued a Barwaqt app fraud alert, warning the public about ongoing scams linked to the…
FBR’s Inaction on Cryptocurrency Could Cost Pakistan Billions, FTO Demands Urgent Reforms
Islamabad: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has issued a strong reprimand to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) over its continued inaction and administrative negligence…
SECP Flags Unauthorized Trading Platforms Like Quotex
The SECP warning against unauthorized trading platforms serves as a critical alert to the public, cautioning investors against engaging with high-risk online investment schemes operating…
Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Joins Pakistan Crypto Council as Strategic Advisor
In a groundbreaking move poised to reshape the global crypto landscape, Changpeng Zhao (CZ)—visionary founder of Binance and one of the most influential figures in…
SECP eZfile Portal to Enable Same-Day Corporate Bank Account Opening
ISLAMABAD: The SECP eZfile portal is set to introduce a same-day corporate bank account opening feature, streamlining business registration and banking access. The Securities and…
Stock Market Alert: PSX Cautions Against 4 Listed Firms
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has raised concerns over four publicly listed companies for failing to meet financial obligations, issuing a Risk Warning Alert (RWA)…