SEC Pakistan

We regulate financial services markets and oversee governance in corporate, insurance, capital markets and non-banking finance sectors.

[SEC Pakistan @SECPakistan]

Building a Stronger Pakistan, Together.

This Independence Day, SECP remains committed to fostering business growth, empowering investors, promoting financial inclusion and strengthening capital markets.

Together, we can build a more prosperous Pakistan.

Pakistan Zindabad! 🇵🇰

[SEC Pakistan @SECPakistan]

Protecting Business Assets. Strengthening Financial Resilience.

Highlights from SECP and Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI)'s awareness session on fire and property insurance, bringing together business owners, traders and industrialists to promote insurance awareness, safeguard business assets and strengthen business continuity.

#SECP #InsuranceAwareness #BusinessProtection #FinancialResilience

[SEC Pakistan @SECPakistan]

SECP Encourages Businesses to Protect Assets Through Fire and Property Insurance

The SECP, in collaboration with the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI), organized an awareness session on fire and property insurance, bringing together members of the business community, traders and industrialists.

The session highlighted how insurance can help businesses, particularly SMEs, manage financial losses arising from fire incidents, property damage and business interruption. Participants also learned about insurance coverage, claims settlement, fire prevention measures and Takaful as a Shariah-compliant alternative.

SECP encourages businesses to obtain adequate insurance coverage to safeguard their assets, protect livelihoods and ensure business continuity.

#SECP #InsuranceAwareness #BusinessProtection #FinancialResilience

[SEC Pakistan @SECPakistan]

A delegation of Saylani Welfare International Trust, led by Maulana Bashir Farooqi, visited SECP Chairman Dr. Kabir Sidhu.

The Chairman commended the Trust’s initiatives in IT training, education and Islamic finance, as well as its efforts to empower youth, create employment opportunities and alleviate poverty. The Trust feeds thousands of citizens every day as well as imparts training in mining in Balochistan.

The Chairman applauded Saylani’s contributions to public welfare and youth empowerment.

He also briefed the delegation on SECP’s efforts to improve ease of doing business, simplify company registration, digitise services and promote Islamic finance to support investment and entrepreneurship.

[SIFC | Special Investment Facilitation Council🇵🇰 @sifcpakistan]

Press Release 📢

The Cabinet Committee on Regulatory Reforms (CCoRR), in its 16th meeting held on 10th November, 2026, reviewed the regulatory framework governing Venture Capital (VC) in Pakistan and examined the draft Venture Capital Bill prepared by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) in pursuance of the Committee’s earlier directions.

The Committee identified three principal areas hampering VC growth in Pakistan: regulatory uncertainty and burden arising from a licensing framework; high taxation rates, including double taxation at the fund and investor level; and stringent checks on foreign exchange repatriation, which discourage international VC managers and investors from operating in the country.

After deliberating on the draft Bill, the Committee directed SIFC and @SECPakistan to jointly review it, undertake consultations with the private sector and industry stakeholders and present a revised Bill before the next meeting of the CCoRR. The Committee also reviewed the implementation progress of the broader regulatory reform agenda endorsed across seven packages and directed SIFC to sensitize all concerned regulators to implement their pending reforms within prescribed timelines.

[SEC Pakistan @SECPakistan]

کیا آپ کی کمپنی کی اے جی ایم 28 اکتوبر 2026 کو منعقد ہوئی تھی؟

تو یاد رکھیں: فارم اے / فارم 24 اور فارم-19 جمع کرانے کی آخری تاریخ 27 نومبر 2026 ہے۔

📄 فارم اے (سالانہ ریٹرن): جب پچھلے سالانہ ریٹرن میں درج تفصیلات میں تبدیلی ہو۔
📄 فارم 24 (نو چینج انٹیمیشن): جب پچھلے ریٹرن کی تفصیلات میں کوئی تبدیلی نہ ہو۔
📄 فارم-19 (یو بی او ریٹرن): الٹی میٹ بینیفیشل اونرشپ (UBO) ریٹرن، جو سالانہ ریٹرن کے ساتھ ایس ای سی پی پورٹل کے ذریعے فائل کیا جاتا ہے۔

💻 آن لائن فائل کریں: https://t.co/znis0Ht2bd

#SECP #AnnualFilings #FileOnTime

[SEC Pakistan @SECPakistan]

Career Opportunities at SECP!

The SECP is hiring talented professionals for its Information Systems & Technology Division (IS&TD) in Islamabad.

Positions:
Joint Director (Database & Enterprise Data Platforms)
Deputy Director (Senior Database Administrator)
Deputy Director (Networks)

📅 Last Date to Apply: November 23, 2026

Apply now: https://t.co/WryeyxFHJg

#SECP #CareerOpportunities #ITJobs #PakistanJobs

[SEC Pakistan @SECPakistan]

Pakistan’s mutual fund industry continues to evolve, expanding investment opportunities, strengthening investor protection and advancing financial inclusion.

In 2025–26, the industry recorded Rs. 4.49 trillion in assets under management, alongside key regulatory and market development initiatives to promote a more transparent, resilient and accessible investment ecosystem.

#SECP #MutualFunds #CapitalMarkets #FinancialInclusion #InvestorProtection

[SEC Pakistan @SECPakistan]

Building Excellence at SECP | Strengthening Workplace Culture

The SECP held an in-house session, “Building Excellence at SECP,” bringing together senior management and employees for an open dialogue on leadership, workplace conduct, professional relationships and organizational culture.

In his opening remarks, Chairman SECP Dr. Kabir Ahmed Sidhu emphasized that institutional excellence is shaped by the everyday habits, attitudes and conduct of its people. His presentation highlighted the importance of cultivating positive habits, including accountability, discipline, adaptability, teamwork, planning and continuous learning, while addressing workplace behaviours that undermine trust, professionalism and institutional performance.

The session also provided a platform for constructive discussions on workplace relationships, employee wellbeing, mental health, harassment, unfair treatment and the importance of raising concerns and expressing dissent openly.

Senior management shared their perspectives on various aspects of organizational excellence, encouraging greater collaboration, mutual respect and constructive communication across all levels.

A culture of excellence is built through everyday actions. Every individual has a role in creating a workplace founded on integrity, respect, accountability and shared responsibility.

#SECP #BuildingExcellence #LeadershipInAction #WorkplaceCulture #TheCompoundEffect #EmployeeWellbeing #PsychologicalSafety

[SEC Pakistan @SECPakistan]

On Iqbal Day, SECP pays tribute to Allama Muhammad Iqbal and his enduring vision of self-reliance, integrity and progress, inspiring our commitment to strong institutions, transparent markets and sustainable economic growth.

#IqbalDay #AllamaIqbal #SECP

[SEC Pakistan @SECPakistan]

اے جی ایم کے بعد کیا؟ اب یہ دو فائلنگز مکمل کریں:

✅ سالانہ ریٹرن (فارم اے یا فارم 24): اے جی ایم کے 30 دن کے اندر
✅ یو بی او ریٹرن (فارم-19): سالانہ ریٹرن کے ساتھ

📅 آخری تاریخ: 27 نومبر 2026 (اگر اے جی ایم 28 اکتوبر کو ہوئی ہو)

بروقت فائل کریں، قانونی تقاضے پورے کریں۔

💻 آن لائن فائل کریں: https://t.co/znis0Ht2bd

#SECP #AnnualFilings #UBO #FileOnTime

[SEC Pakistan @SECPakistan]

SECP Engages Lending NBFCs on Affordable Financing for MSMEs

Dr. Kabir Ahmed Sidhu, Chairman, SECP along with Mr. Imtiaz Haider, Commissioner (SCD) held a virtual meeting with lending Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs) engaged in extending financing to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME). He acknowledged the role being played by the NBFC sector in extending credit to the underserved MSME sector. SECP has licensed 108 NBFCs, out of which 37 NBFCs are currently extending financing to the MSME sector through various niche products using conventional and digital modes.

During the session, the participants shared views on their key cost drivers, the challenges faced in portfolio expansion, and the proposed measures to overcome these challenges, including a risk coverage scheme and subsidized liquidity facility for the NBFC sector.

SECP is working tirelessly to enable NBFCs to further the Government’s agenda on improving access to affordable credit for the MSME sector.

#SECP #MinistryofFinance #MSMEs #NBFCs #AffordableFinance

[SEC Pakistan @SECPakistan]

انتباہ! یو بی او (UBO) کی عدم تعمیل پر کمپنی پر 10 ملین روپے تک اور ہر ذمہ دار ڈائریکٹر/آفیسر پر 1 ملین روپے تک جرمانہ ہو سکتا ہے۔

تعمیل کریں: فارم-19 یو بی او ڈیکلریشن بروقت فائل کریں۔

ایس ای سی پی پورٹل کے ذریعے آن لائن فائل کریں: https://t.co/3kdLcULw5T

#SECP #UBO

[SEC Pakistan @SECPakistan]

Dr. Ishrat Husain Visits SECP Head Office, Briefed on Digital Reforms and Investor Growth Targets

Distinguished economist and former Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan Dr. Ishrat Husain, visited the SECP Head Office and met with Chairman Dr. Kabir Ahmed Sidhu to discuss economic reforms, modern regulation, and digital transformation in Pakistan's corporate sector.

Chairman Sidhu briefed him on progress across SECP-regulated sectors corporate, capital markets, insurance, and NBFCs highlighting the target of 2.5 million investors through simplified digital onboarding and a lower cost of doing business. Tech-driven compliance has accelerated online company registrations, removed documentation barriers, and made SECP services easier for the public to access while better protecting investors.

Dr. Husain commended SECP and the measures it has taken to facilitate the general public, noting that reducing regulatory hurdles is key to empowering the private sector.

#SECP #FinancialInclusion #CapitalMarkets #DigitalTransformation #IslamicFinance #EaseOfDoingBusiness #PakistanEconomy #CorporateGovernance

[SEC Pakistan @SECPakistan]

SECP Registers 5,003 New Companies in October 2026

The SECP registered 5,003 new companies in October 2026, bringing the total number of registered companies in the country to 321,794. The eZfile portal, integrated with federal and provincial systems, enabled 99.9% of the new registrations to be completed online.

#SECP #PakistanEconomy #BusinessGrowth #StartupPakistan #CorporateSector #TechInPakistan

[SEC Pakistan @SECPakistan]

PSX investor base grows 47.3% in first 10 months of 2026

Pakistan Stock Exchange’s investor base expanded by 218,894 during January–October 2026, growing 47.3% from 463,071 at the beginning of the year to 681,965 at the end of October.

During October, 26,843 new accounts were opened, comprising 26,801 individual accounts and 42 corporate accounts. The net increase in the investor base during the month was 25,747.

#SECP #PSX #InvestingPakistan #StockMarket #FinancialGrowth #Economy #Pakistan

[SEC Pakistan @SECPakistan]

File on time. Stay compliant.

AGM held on 28 October 2026? Form A / Form 24 and Form-19 are due by 27 November 2026.

💻 File online through the SECP portal, quickly and conveniently: https://t.co/AtWz7znvWV
📞 Need help? WhatsApp: [phone] | eZfile queries: 051-9195307 | Online queries: https://t.co/xfNLiVk4DS

#SECP #AnnualFilings #FileOnTime #StayCompliant

[SEC Pakistan @SECPakistan]

SECP Engages Saylani Welfare International Trust on Islamic Finance and Financial Inclusion

Mr. Imtiaz Haider, Commissioner SECP, visited the head office of Saylani Welfare International Trust and met with its Chairman, Maulana Bashir Farooqi.

The meeting provided an opportunity to explore avenues for stronger collaboration in advancing Islamic finance, promoting financial literacy and expanding financial inclusion. Mr. Haider underscored SECP’s commitment to raising public awareness of Shariah-compliant financial solutions and making them more accessible to all segments of society.

Appreciating Saylani’s outstanding contribution to social welfare and youth empowerment, Mr. Haider reaffirmed SECP’s resolve to support Pakistan’s transition towards a Riba-free economy and the development of a robust, inclusive and Shariah-compliant financial system.

#SECP #SaylaniWelfare #IslamicFinance #FinancialInclusion #RibaFreeEconomy #ShariahCompliant #FinancialLiteracy #Pakistan #SocialWelfare #YouthEmpowerment #InclusiveFinance #SustainableFinance

[SEC Pakistan @SECPakistan]

SECP Notifies Regulations Defining Ponzi, Pyramid and Deceptive Marketing Schemes

The SECP has notified the Companies (Prohibition of Unlawful Activities) Regulations, 2026, establishing clear criteria to define and prohibit Ponzi schemes, pyramid schemes, deceptive multi-level marketing (MLM) and unlawful referral marketing. The Regulations apply to all companies, including foreign companies, and cover schemes operating through physical and digital channels, including websites, mobile applications and social media.

The Regulations can be accessed at https://t.co/BLnO1Oai9g

[Competition Commission of Pakistan @CCP_Pakistan]

Awareness Session held to Strengthen Financial Literacy through Practical Learning

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP), in collaboration with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), organised a technical training session under the Capital Markets ....