SECP Sanctions Additional Pension Funds for Balochistan and Punjab
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has further advanced Pakistan’s pension reform agenda by approving eight additional pension funds for the Government of Balochistan and one for the Government of Punjab.
Adil Aziz
SECP mandates MUFAP membership to strengthen investor rotection
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has made it mandatory for all investment advisors and distributors of mutual and pension funds to obtain membership of the Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan (MUFAP).
Editor
SECP licenses first Provincial government-owned life insurer
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has granted a license to M/s Punjab Life Insurance Company Limited (PLIC), marking the establishment of Pakistan’s first provincial government-owned life insurance company.
Mehfooz
SECP registers 3,444 new companies in February; total reaches to 287,049
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 3,444 new companies in February, bringing the total number of registered companies in the country to 287,049, reflecting continued growth in Pakistan’s corporate sector.
SECP revises, Shariah screening criteria for PSX-KMI all share index
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.
Pakistan’s Non-Bank financial sector records strong growth in H2 2025
Pakistan’s non-bank financial sector maintained strong growth momentum during the second half of 2025, with total assets rising to Rs. 6.84 trillion as of December 31, 2025, compared to Rs. 5.635 trillion on June 30, 2025—an increase of 21 percent over six months.
88 of unlisted licensed companies publicly disclose financials
In line with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan’s (SECP) directive, 88% of unlisted licensed companies are now publicly disclosing their annual audited financial statements through the Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) Financial Portal for Unlisted Companies (FPUC).
SECP registers 3,881 new companies in January 2026
The newly registered companies were incorporated with a cumulative paid-up capital of Rs. 8.4 billion, bringing the total number of registered companies in the country to 283,540.
SECP facilitates landmark foreign direct investment in Pakistan’s insurance sector
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved the acquisition of a controlling stake in TPL Insurance Limited by Jazz International Holding Limited.
SECP Introduces Life Insurance Policy Finder Service for Public Facilitation
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), in collaboration with the Central Depository Company of Pakistan Limited (CDC) and the Insurance Association of Pakistan (IAP), has introduced the Life Insurance Policy Finder Service. This initiative is designed to facilitate the general public in locating life insurance policies of deceased loved ones.