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SECP Approves Amendments to PSX Rulebook for Holding and Conduct of Corporate Briefing Sessions
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved major amendments to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) Rulebook, making Corporate Briefing Sessions (CBS) mandatory…
Samba Bank Gets SBP’s Green Light to Become a Full Islamic Bank
Samba Bank Limited has received in-principle approval from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to convert into a full Islamic bank. This marks a major…
Daira Marks One Year of Empowering Pakistan’s Unbanked Population
Mobile-first digital nano-lending platform, Daira marked its first anniversary of operations in Pakistan with a renewed commitment to advancing financial inclusion and access to finance…
SECP Flags Legal Breaches in PRCL CEO Appointment and Pay Raise
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has uncovered multiple violations of corporate and public-sector laws in the appointment and salary increase of the…
SECP Partners with National Telecommunication Corporation to Enhance Cybersecurity
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) and the National Telecommunication Corporation (NTC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen information sharing…
Pakistan’s SLG-Trax in Talks to Acquire Singapore’s Finova
Secure Logistics Group Limited (SLG-Trax), a top logistics and e-commerce provider in Pakistan, plans to acquire Singapore’s Finova Technologies. The company disclosed the decision in…
State-Owned Strategic Digital Wallet Company Set Up in Pakistan
Pakistan has formally established the Strategic Digital Wallet Company (SDWC). A government-owned, non-profit entity that will oversee and secure state-owned virtual assets. The move comes…
SECP Proposes Legal Framework for Waqf Companies
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has proposed a landmark amendment to the Companies Act, 2017 by introducing Section 42A, which would establish…
SECP Proposes Major Changes to Company Share Regulations
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued draft amendments to the Companies (Further Issue of Shares) Regulations, 2020, in a bid to…
SECP Draft Actuarial Valuation Rules 2025 Released
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has released the draft Actuarial Valuation Rules, 2025 for public feedback, marking a key step to strengthen…
Senators Flag SBP Clause Allowing Officials to Set Own Salaries
Senators have raised concerns over a State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) clause that enables its top officials to set their own salaries and benefits without…
IT Sector Leads as SECP Registers Over 3,200 New Companies in August 2025
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 3,278 new companies in August 2025, reflecting growing confidence in the country’s corporate sector. Around 99.9%…
SECP Warns Public Over Illegal 4D Group Investment Scheme
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued a public warning about an illegal investment and deposit taking scheme promoted by the 4D…
