SECP
SECP Expands Contributory Pension System Across Provinces
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved new pension funds, increasing the total number for Punjab and Balochistan to strengthen government retirement…
SECP Proposes ESG Mutual Funds to Boost Sustainable Investment in Pakistan
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has proposed the launch of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) mutual funds, aiming to open new avenues for investors…
SECP Approves Pakistan’s First Riba-Free Credit Risk Sharing Product
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has approved Pakistan’s first Shariah-compliant credit risk-sharing product, marking a significant step toward expanding access to financing for underserved sectors such…
Govt Forms Committee to Empower SECP, Clear 2,000 Pending Cases
The federal government has established a high-level committee to introduce reforms in the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), aiming to enhance its authority and clear…
SECP Licenses Pakistan’s First Government-Owned Provincial Life Insurance Company
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has granted a license to M/s Punjab Life Insurance Company Limited (PLIC), making it Pakistan’s first provincial…
SECP Takes Action Against 41 State-Owned Companies for Compliance Failures
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has launched a major crackdown on state-owned enterprises (SOEs) for failing to follow legal and regulatory requirements.…
SECP Raises Sahulat Account Limit to Rs. 3 Million
Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has increased the investment limit for Sahulat Accounts from Rs. 1 million to Rs. 3 million, aiming to make stock…
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…
