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03/12/2025
SECP Commissioner Visits NDU President, Discusses Pakistan’s Strategic Economic Transition
Islamabad, December 03, 2025 – Mr. Muzzafar Ahmed Mirza, Commissioner of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), called upon Lieutenant General Babar Iftikhar, HI (M), President of the National Defence University (NDU), to extend his felicitations on assuming office and to acknowledge NDU’s pivotal role as Pakistan’s premier institution for national security and strategic studies. Commissioner, Mirza underscored NDU’s longstanding contributions to national policy formulation and the development of strategic leadership.
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| 01/01/2025 | SECP notifies adoption of IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards | Download |
| 03/01/2025 | SECP Appellate Bench Dismisses Appeal by United Insurance and SPI Insurance | Download |
| 03/01/2025 | ADB and SECP Collaborate to Enhance Gender Diversity in Non-Banking Microfinance Sector | Download |
| 06/01/2025 | SECP Introduces Regulatory Framework for Investment Plans to Facilitate the Mutual Fund Industry | Download |
| 08/01/2025 | SECP Seeks Feedback on Improvements in Takeover Regulations | Download |
| 09/01/2025 | SECP Alerts Public against a Fraudulent Investment Scheme | Download |
| 13/01/2025 | SECP Press Release – Jan 13, 2025 – SECP and FPCCI Host Awareness Seminar | Download |
| 15/01/2025 | SECP Press Release – Jan 15 – Consultation Paper on Cost Audit Regime | Download |
| 17/01/2025 | SECP Press Release-Jan 17, 2025-SECP Meeting with CMIIs – SECP Deliberates Development of Capital Market with Key Stakeholders | Download |
| 22/01/2025 | SECP Press Release – Jan 22, 2025-SECP Issues Consultation Paper for Registration and Trading Platform (RTP) for Public Unlisted Companies at PSX | Download |
| 23/01/2025 | SECP Press Release – Jan 23, 2025 – Public Dissemination of Financial Results by Unlisted SECP Licensed Companies | Download |
| 27/01/2025 | SECP Press Release – Jan 27, 2025 – Consultation Paper Research Analyst Regulations, 2015 | Download |
| 29/01/2025 | Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) seeks details of cases of insider trading and market manipulation from Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan | Download |
| 29/01/2025 | SECP to host the InsureImpact Conference Pakistan 2025 | Download |
| 30/01/2025 | SECP Issues Draft Amendments to the Real Estate Investment Trust Regulations, 2022 | Download |
| 31/01/2025 | SECP Clarifies its Role in Merger Process of Telecom Companies | Download |
| 01/02/2025 | SECP achieves highest number of Company Incorporation in a Single Month | Download |
| 04/02/2025 | SECP Participates in Investor Connect Event (ICE 2025) to Support Startup Ecosystem | Download |
| 04/02/2025 | SECP Conducts Capacity Building Session on Electronic Mortgage Register in Karachi | Download |
| 06/02/2025 | SECP Consults Stakeholders on Regulatory Reforms for Mutual and Pension Funds | Download |
| 07/02/2025 | General Public Being Deceived Through Fraudulent Real Estate Investment Schemes | Download |
| 07/02/2025 | SECP Mandates Book-Entry Shares for newly incorporated unlisted Companies | Download |
| 10/02/2025 | SECP grants license to first digital, online only securities broker in Pakistan | Download |
| 12/02/2025 | SECP hosts the InsureImpact Conference Pakistan 2025 | Download |
| 13/02/2025 | SECP Announces Mandatory Requirements for Non-Banking Microfinance Companies | Download |
| 19/02/2025 | Securities & Exchange Commission Enhances Business Facilitation with Multilingual Guides and eZfile platform | Download |
| 19/02/2025 | SECP Press Release – Feb 19, 2025 – SECP Issues Promoters Guides | Download |
| 21/02/2025 | SECP Invites Public Feedback on Draft Guidelines for Capital Issue, ESOS, Stock Splits, and Intermediary Registration | Download |
| 26/02/2025 | PKR 2.25 trillion raised by Government through Ijarah Sukuk since December 2023 | Download |
| 27/02/2025 | SECP Holds Online Consultation Sessions on Research Analyst Regulations and Corporate Briefing Session | Download |
| 28/02/2025 | SECP’s Policy Board approves amendments to the insurance regulatory framework | Download |
| 01/03/2025 | SECP Policy Board approved amendments to the Modaraba Ordinance, 1980 | Download |
| 06/03/2025 | SECP Appellate Bench Upholds Penalty on VIS Credit Rating Company | Download |
| 07/03/2025 | Top ten Private Companies awarded for Implementing Family Friendly Policies | Download |
| 11/03/2025 | SECP Sees Surge with 3,046 New Company Registrations in February 2025 | Download |
| 13/03/2025 | SECP Facilitates Sale of Life Insurance Savings Products via Technology-Based Distribution Channels | Download |
| 14/03/2025 | SECP issues a concept paper to introduce an alternate dispute resolution mechanism for Islamic finance contracts | Download |
| 19/03/2025 | SECP seeks feedback on Policy Framework for the Issuance different classes of Capital by companies | Download |
| 19/03/2025 | SECP releases concept note, proposes Distinct Regulatory Framework for NBMFCs | Download |
| 20/03/2025 | SECP Constitutes Sustainable Finance Advisory Group | Download |
| 24/03/2025 | SECP Appellate Bench Achieves 100 Appeal Disposals in a year | Download |
| 25/03/2025 | Issuance of Guidelines on Application of IFRS-9 ECL Model on Circular Debt | Download |
| 26/03/2025 | SECP Seeks Stakeholder Feedback on Draft Certification Regulations for Financial Services Professionals | Download |
| 27/03/2025 | SECP Advances Digital Transformation with New Phase Under LEAP Project | Download |
| 27/03/2025 | SECP Chairman Highlights Pakistan’s Market Potential at Invest Sri Lanka 2025 | Download |
| 27/03/2025 | SECP Invites Comments on Draft Guidelines for Professional Conduct in General Meetings | Download |
| 28/03/2025 | SECP Enhances Disclosure Requirements in Fund Manager Reports to Improve Investor Transparency | Download |
| 28/03/2025 | SECP Introduces Key Fact Statement (KFS) Requirements for Asset Management Companies | Download |
| 28/03/2025 | SECP introduces regulatory reforms to enhance corporate governance | Download |
| 07/04/2025 | SECP Issues a Concept Paper to Reinvigorate the Institution of Waqf in Pakistan | Download |
| 07/04/2025 | SECP Proposes Reforms to Expedite Issuance of Bonus and Right Shares | Download |
| 08/04/2025 | Mr. Muzzafar Ahmed Mirza Appointed as Commissioner, SECP | Download |
| 08/04/2025 | SECP Issues FAQs on Private Fund Sector | Download |
| 09/04/2025 | Regulatory Regime for Listing through Scheme of Arrangements | Download |
| 09/04/2025 | SECP Cautions Public Against Illegal Offshore Trading and Investment Platforms | Download |
| 10/04/2025 | SECP Issues Draft Amendments to Streamline the Public Offering Regime | Download |
| 11/04/2025 | Public is Cautioned regarding Fraudulent Activities Related to Barwaqt App | Download |
| 15/04/2025 | SECP to setup a centralized corporate Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO) Registry | Download |
| 15/04/2025 | SECP Notifies Amendments to NBFC Regulations, 2008, Introducing Expense Regime Reforms and Shariah Compliance Enhancements | Download |
| 16/04/2025 | Commissioner Insurance and Leaders of the Insurance Industry Participate in Meeting on Implementation of Motor Third-Party Liability Insurance in Sindh, Chaired by Honourable Minister for Excise, Taxation, and Narcotics Control | Download |
| 18/04/2025 | SECP Registers 2,757 New Companies in March 2025 | Download |
| 22/04/2025 | SECP Strengthens Quasi-Judicial Framework | Download |
| 22/04/2025 | SECP Engages with MUFAP on Key Regulatory Reforms and Investor Protection Initiatives | Download |
| 22/04/2025 | SECP and RCCI Join Forces to Promote Incorporation, Empower and Expand Pakistan’s Corporate Landscape | Download |
| 24/04/2025 | SECP Launches Dedicated Facilitation Desk for Section 42 Licensing Applications | Download |
| 30/04/2025 | SECP, InfraZamin, UK International Development, and PIDG Host Seminar on Green Financing via Debt Capital Markets | Download |
| 05/05/2025 | SECP Issues Compliance Checklists for REIT Management Companies and Section 42 Companies and Introduces Enhanced Grievance Redressal Mechanisms for Stakeholder Facilitation | Download |
| 06/05/2025 | SECP Approves Reforms to EMR for Greater Transparency and Digital Access | Download |
| 07/05/2025 | SECP Assures Market Stability Amidst Current Geopolitical Situation | Download |
| 08/05/2025 | Pakistan’s Business Pulse Quickens with 2,956 New SECP Registrations in April 2025 | Download |
| 08/05/2025 | SECP Launches Awareness Sessions on Corporatization and Business Registration for Graduates | Download |
| 13/05/2025 | SECP Proposes Framework to Strengthen Industry Associations and Promote Self-Regulation | Download |
| 14/05/2025 | Honourable Islamabad High Court reaffirms SECP’s Investigative mandate | Download |
| 16/05/2025 | SECP Issues Tailored Checklists for NBFCs to Enhance Efficiency, Effectiveness, and Ease of Doing Business | Download |
| 16/05/2025 | SECP Issues Cybersecurity Advisory to all Companies | Download |
| 19/05/2025 | SECP issues Consultation Paper on Promoting Shariah-Compliant Intermediaries | Download |
| 21/05/2025 | SAPM for Industries & Production Visits SECP | Download |
| 22/05/2025 | SECP Warns Public Against Fraudulent Online Trading Platforms and Investment Schemes | Download |
| 22/05/2025 | SECP alerts public against fraudulent loan schemes promoted via Social Media | Download |
| 23/05/2025 | SECP Grants Regulatory Relaxation to NBMFCs for Participation in “Apni Chhat Apna Ghar” Scheme | Download |
| 26/05/2025 | SECP Concludes Day 1 of Mutual Fund Focus Group Sessions 2025 with Expert-Led Discussions on Industry Reforms and Innovation | Download |
| 27/05/2025 | Clarification with respect to press release dated May 22, 2025 regarding fraudulent online trading/investment Platforms | Download |
| 27/05/2025 | SECP Concludes Day 2 of Mutual Fund Focus Group 2025 with Actionable Insights | Download |
| 30/05/2025 | SECP Proposes Regulatory Framework for Algorithmic Trading in Pakistan | Download |
| 04/06/2025 | SECP Press Release: SECP Publishes the report on the Takaful sector of Pakistan | Download |
| 04/06/2025 | SECP Diagnostic Study – Future of Takaful in Pakistan | Download |
| 04/06/2025 | SECP and Federal Judicial Academy Conduct Specialized Training for Banking Court Judges on Corporate Legal Framework | Download |
| 05/06/2025 | SECP Issues Consultation Paper on Peer-to-Peer and Crowd Lending to Enhance Access to Finance | Download |
| 11/06/2025 | SECP Registers Record-Breaking 3,609 New Companies—Highest Number in a Single Month in Its History | Download |
| 13/06/2025 | SECP invites Public Comments on Proposed Amendments to VPS Rules, 2005 | Download |
| 17/06/2025 | National Workshop Marks Major Step Toward Pension Reform in Pakistan | Download |
| 17/06/2025 | First ever conviction for offence of Insider Trading in the history of Pakistan | Download |
| 18/06/2025 | SECP forms a Committee to streamline the account opening process in capital markets | Download |
| 24/06/2025 | FPCCI & SECP Join Forces to Promote Corporatization and Economic Growth in Pakistan | Download |
| 03/07/2025 | SECP Issues Draft Amendments to Substantially Reduce Timelines for Credit of Bonus and Right Shares | Download |
| 04/07/2025 | Press Release- (July 04, 2025): SECP Appellate Bench Decides 124 Appeals in FY 2024–25, Reinforces Commitment to Timely Justice | Download |
| 07/07/2025 | SECP’s Adjudication Division Decides 1,761 Cases in 2024-25 | Download |
| 08/07/2025 | SECP Achieves Record-Breaking Milestones in Corporate Registry During FY 2025 | Download |
| 15/07/2025 | SECP Makes Public “Women EquiSmart Policy 2025–2028” for Consultation | Download |
| 16/07/2025 | SECP Releases White Paper on Transitioning to Defined Contribution Pension Scheme | Download |
| 18/07/2025 | SECP Charts Role of Insurance in Strengthening Pakistan’s Social Security | Download |
| 22/07/2025 | SECP Grants Pakistan’s First Digital-Only Non-Life Insurance License to Digi Insurance Limited | Download |
| 23/07/2025 | Alif Finance (Private) Limited Licensed by SECP as an NBFC, Marking a Step Forward in Islamic Fintech and Foreign Direct Investment | Download |
| 23/07/2025 | SECP and IFC Launch ESG Pakistan Project to Advance Sustainable Business Practices | Download |
| 25/07/2025 | SECP’s Adjudication Division Continues Recovery Proceedings | Download |
| 28/07/2025 | SECP Unveils Roadmap for Reducing Settlement Cycle to One Day | Download |
| 29/07/2025 | SECP Establishes Centralized UBO Registry for Corporate Sector | Download |
| 31/07/2025 | SECP Seeks Public Feedback on Proposed Amendments to Private Fund Regulations, 2015 | Download |
| 01/08/2025 | SECP Ignites Mutual Fund Transformation Through Strategic Initiatives | Download |
| 01/08/2025 | SECP Warns General Public Against Investment Scheme of “MAG Ventures” | Download |
| 04/08/2025 | SECP Issues Draft Amendments to the Research Analyst Regulations, 2015 | Download |
| 05/08/2025 | SECP Press Release (August 05, 2025) : Governor State Bank of Pakistan Visits SECP for the 33rd SBP-SECP Coordination Committee Meeting | Download |
| 06/08/2025 | SECP Publishes Report on Healthcare Ecosystem in Pakistan | Download |
| 06/08/2025 | SECP Records Highest-ever Company Registrations in July 2025 – Driven by Strategic Facilitative Measures and Enhanced Outreach Programs | Download |
| 07/08/2025 | SECP Unveils Reforms to Strengthen Mutual Funds Industry | Download |
| 07/08/2025 | SECP Files Criminal Case on charges of insider trading | Download |
| 13/08/2025 | SECP has issued the Notification of Final Amendments in the Public Offering Regime | Download |
| 18/08/2025 | SECP, in collaboration with PBA Organizes Workshop on Enhancing the Role of Banks in Pakistan’s Capital Market | Download |
| 19/08/2025 | SECP and PBC Affirm Ongoing Collaboration for Business Facilitation and Regulatory Reforms | Download |
| 19/08/2025 | SECP Meets PMEX Board: Discusses Development of Commodities Market | Download |
| 20/08/2025 | SECP operationalizes Capital Market Development Fund | Download |
| 21/08/2025 | SECP Publishes Insurance Industry Statistics 2024 | Download |
| 21/08/2025 | SECP Integrates with key organizations for Data Sharing under Pakistan Regulatory Modernization Initiative (PRMI) | Download |
| 22/08/2025 | SECP Introduces Dedicated Framework for Infrastructure Mutual Funds | Download |
| 23/08/2025 | SECP Rebuts Observations in AGP Report | Download |
| 25/08/2025 | SECP eases Corporate Bank Account openings with QR embedded Board resolutions | Download |
| 26/08/2025 | SECP Directs All Regulated Entities to Mandatorily Adopt Digital Payment Solutions by October 31, 2025 | Download |
| 27/08/2025 | SECP Concludes Stakeholder Consultation Sessions on Proposed Amendments to Private Fund Regulations, 2015 | Download |
| 28/08/2025 | Increasing Corporatization Through Strategic Partnerships and Enhanced Public Engagement | Download |
| 28/08/2025 | SECP Issues Digital Lending License in Push for FDI and Investment-Friendly Pakistan | Download |
| 29/08/2025 | SECP Urges Corporate Sector to Contribute to Prime Minister’s Relief Fund for Flood, Earthquake and Other Calamities | Download |
| 29/08/2025 | SECP Approves Significant Reduction in Corporate Action Timelines | Download |
| 01/09/2025 | SECP Issues Directives to Incentivize Shariah-Compliant Intermediary Services | Download |
| 01/09/2025 | SECP Organizes Industry Familiarization Session on We-Finance Code in Collaboration with ADB | Download |
| 03/09/2025 | SECP Leads COMCEC Sustainability Task Force Webinar on ISSB Reporting Standards | Download |
| 04/09/2025 | Press Release- (September 04, 2025) Withdrawal of Press Release dated May 21, 2025 | Download |
| 04/09/2025 | Press Release- (September 04, 2025) SECP Warns Public Against Illegal Investment Schemes Offered by 4D Group of Companies | Download |
| 05/09/2025 | SECP and Mobilink Bank Sign MoU to Facilitate Corporate Account Opening | Download |
| 05/09/2025 | Sukuk and Digitalization at the Forefront: SECP Outlines Reforms to Broaden Access, Inclusion, and Investment Opportunities | Download |
| 08/09/2025 | SECP Registers 3,278 New Companies in August 2025, Reflecting Strong Investor Confidence | Download |
| 09/09/2025 | SECP Convenes First Meeting of Sustainable Finance Advisory Group for Capital Markets | Download |
| 12/09/2025 | SECP Notifies Draft Actuarial Valuation Rules, 2025, for Public Consultation | Download |
| 22/09/2025 | Draft Amendments pertaining to issuance of shares with different rights | Download |
| 22/09/2025 | SECP Issues Mergers and Winding Up FAQs | Download |
| 22/09/2025 | SECP Proposes Dedicated Legal Framework for Waqf Management Companies | Download |
| 25/09/2025 | Press Release- (24 September, 2025) : SECP Chairperson Urges Streamlining of Account Opening Process in Capital Markets | Download |
| 25/09/2025 | Press Release-(September 24, 2025) : SECP Seeks Public Comments on CIB Requirement for Companies Issuing Right Shares | Download |
| 26/09/2025 | Call for Public Consultation on Draft Additions to Guidelines on ESG Disclosures for Listed Companies | Download |
| 02/10/2025 | SECP Reaffirms Commitment to Effective Implementation of Corporate Restructuring Framework | Download |
| 03/10/2025 | SECP Holds Consultation Session to Deliberate on Effective Regulatory Framework for Real Estate Companies | Download |
| 06/10/2025 | SECP and NTC Sign MoU to Strengthen Cybersecurity Cooperation | Download |
| 16/10/2025 | SECP Roundtable on ‘The Future of Takaful in Pakistan’ | Download |
| 21/10/2025 | SECP Approves Amendments to PSX Rulebook for Holding and Conduct of Corporate Briefing Sessions | Download |
| 22/10/2025 | SECP and IFC engage Stakeholders to Drive Investment-Ready Capital Market | Download |
| 24/10/2025 | SECP Engages with Market Participants to Promote Cost Efficiency, Transparency in the Mutual Funds Industry and Increase Liquidity in ETFs | Download |
| 28/10/2025 | Bangladesh State Minister and High Commission Delegation Visit SECP to Enhance Bilateral Cooperation in Financial Sector | Download |
| 29/10/2025 | SECP Holds High-Level Consultation on Reforming Pakistan’s Cost Audit Regime | Download |
| 30/10/2025 | SECP Conducts Awareness Session for SIFC Officials on Company Incorporation and Ease of Doing Business | Download |
| 04/11/2025 | SECP greenlights launch of New Book Building System | Download |
| 05/11/2025 | SECP and Digital Banks Collaborate to Enable Same-Day Corporate Account Opening for Startups | Download |
| 05/11/2025 | SECP, QESCO Educate Major Power Consumers on Business Formalization Benefits | Download |
| 05/11/2025 | SECP Invites Feedback on Amendments to CIB Report Requirement for Listed Companies Making Rights Offers | Download |
| 06/11/2025 | MOU Between SECP and Mashreq Bank Pakistan Limited to Facilitate Same-Day Corporate Bank Account Opening | Download |
| 06/11/2025 | SECP Releases Annuity Working Group Report; Seeks Stakeholder Feedback | Download |
| 06/11/2025 | Guidelines Issued for Trading Accounts by Minors in the Capital Markets | Download |
| 07/11/2025 | SECP Organizes Fire Safety and Emergency Evacuation Training in Collaboration with Rescue 1122 | Download |
| 10/11/2025 | SECP to Host First International Capital Market Conference & Expo in 2025 | Download |
| 11/11/2025 | SECP Hosts First International Capital Market Conference & Expo, 2025 | Download |
| 12/11/2025 | The First International Capital Market Conference concludes with a focus on deepening Capital Market Cooperation | Download |
| 12/11/2025 | SECP registers 14,802 new Companies in first four months of FY 2025, reflecting strong investor confidence | Download |
| 13/11/2025 | SECP and PBS Sign MoU to Enhance Data Sharing and Collaboration | Download |
| 14/11/2025 | Press Release- ( 14 November, 2025) : SECP Notifies Comprehensive Amendments in Lending Framework under NBFC Regulations, 2008 | Download |
| 17/11/2025 | Press Release- (November 17, 2025) SECP Conducts Training Session for Officials of Privatization Commission and State-Owned Enterprises on Mergers, Amalgamations, and Restructuring of Companies | Download |
| 20/11/2025 | PDA and SECP Hold Joint Meeting to Strengthen Collaboration | Download |
| 21/11/2025 | SECP Greenlights PMEX’s Strategic Acquisition of NCMCL, Strengthening Pakistan’s Agricultural Market Infrastructure | Download |
| 21/11/2025 | SECP Warns Public About Illegal Trading Application Misusing Names of Licensed Brokerage Houses and Pictures of Celebrities, FinFluencers, and Brokerage Executives | Download |
| 28/11/2025 | SECP Issues Public Warning Against Unauthorized Trading Platforms “Equitrix Investment Management LLC” and “ahlexchange.com” | Download |
| 02/12/2025 | SECP Stakeholder Survey Reveals High Trust in Regulator’s Integrity | Download |
| 03/12/2025 | SECP Commissioner Visits NDU President, Discusses Pakistan’s Strategic Economic Transition | Download |