Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Joins Pakistan Crypto Council as Strategic Advisor

By Tech Desk ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

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

By Tech Desk ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

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

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 9 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

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)…

Pakistan Crypto Council Convenes First Meeting to Discuss Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Regulations

By Tech Desk ⏐ 9 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

Islamabad: The inaugural meeting of the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) was held on Friday under the chairmanship of Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator…

SECP Proposes Distinct Regulatory Framework for NBMFCs

By Tech Desk ⏐ 9 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued a concept note outlining proposed amendments to the Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) framework. These…

Pakistan Govt Launches Crypto Council to Oversee Cryptocurrency Legalization and Blockchain Innovation

By Tech Desk ⏐ 9 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

The Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) has officially been launched, marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to regulate and integrate blockchain technology and digital…

IT Ministry Delays Approval of MVNO Framework Ahead of Spectrum Auction

By Tech Desk ⏐ 9 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 6 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has delayed the approval of Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) framework, which was supposed to come out…

SECP Proposes Alternate Dispute Resolution Mechanism for Islamic Finance Contracts

By Tech Desk ⏐ 9 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Islamabad: Under strategic action plan 2024-26 to develop Islamic finance in the non-bank financial sector, the SECP intends to introduce an alternate dispute resolution (ADR)…

SECP Streamlines Digital Distribution of Life Insurance Savings Products

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 9 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued the Directive for the Sale of Life Insurance Savings Products through Technology-Based Distribution Channels,…

SECP Registers 3,046 New Companies in February 2025

By Tech Desk ⏐ 9 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 3,046 new companies in February 2025, bringing the total number of registered businesses in the…

SECP Upholds Penalty on VIS Credit Rating Company for Regulatory Violations

By Tech Desk ⏐ 9 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Appellate Bench of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has dismissed the appeal filed by VIS Credit Rating Company Limited (formerly…

SECP Imposes New Rules on CEO Appointments and Terminations

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 9 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) now requires its approval before the appointment, renewal, or removal of the chief executive officer (CEO)…

SECP Policy Board Approves Amendments to Modaraba Ordinance 1980

By Tech Desk ⏐ 9 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Policy Board of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved proposed amendments to the Modaraba Companies and Modaraba (Floatation and…

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