SECP
FBR Sugar Investigation Leads to Suspension of Officials
The National Assembly’s Standing Committee was briefed on the ongoing FBR sugar investigation, with the tax authority confirming that 14 of its officials have been…
Pak Suzuki Employee Caught in Insider Trading Case Filed by SECP
Islamabad— As part of its enforcement mandate, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has filed a criminal complaint against the company secretary of…
SECP Hits New Record with 4,065 Company Registrations in July
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has set a new benchmark with 4,065 company registrations in July 2025. This milestone marks the highest…
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…

