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Chairman NAB Lt. General (Retd.) Nazir Ahmed Butt visited the SECP Head Office and met with SECP Chairman Dr. Kabir Ahmed Sidhu. The meeting focused on strengthening institutional cooperation and enhancing coordination between the two organizations on matters of mutual interest. #SECP #NAB

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Chinese Investors Express Confidence in SECP Reforms and Pakistan’s Capital Markets Chinese strategic investors in PSX have expressed strong confidence in Pakistan’s capital markets and welcomed recent reforms undertaken by the SECP under the leadership of Chairman Dr. Kabir Ahmed Sidhu.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AT SECP The SECP is seeking dynamic, result-oriented legal professionals with impeccable integrity to join its Adjudication Division in Islamabad. We are hiring for the following positions: Additional Director (01 Position) Deputy Director (02 Positions) 🔗 How to Apply:For detailed Terms of Reference (TORs) and to submit your application online, visit: secp.gov.pk/careers/ 🗓️ Deadline to Apply: July 8, 2026 #SECP #JobOpportunities #Hiring #LegalJobs #CorporateLaw #CareerGrowth #PakistanJobs

SECP Approves Second SPAC IPO, Marking 14th Listing Approval in FY 2025-26 The SECP has approved the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of LSE SPAC-II, the second Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) to be listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX). The approval marks the 14th IPO approved during FY 2025-26, underscoring continued growth in Pakistan’s primary capital market and increasing corporate confidence in equity financing.

ایس ای سی پی نے پاکستان کے پہلے 'فنانشل سروسز ڈسپیوٹ ریزولوشن سینٹر' کے قیام کے لیے اسلام آباد میں اہم مشاورتی اجلاس منعقد کیا۔ امریکی CLDP اور سنگاپور کے FIDReC کے تعاون سے ہونے والے اس سیشن میں عدلیہ، قانونی ماہرین اور فنانشل سیکٹر کے تمام اسٹیک ہولڈرز نے شرکت کی اور اس انقلابی اقدام کی بھرپور حمایت کا اظہار کیا۔ اس مجوزہ سینٹر کا مقصد سرمایہ کاروں اور صارفین کو مالیاتی تنازعات کے حل کے لیے تیز، کم لاگت اور آسان ون ونڈو سروس فراہم کرنا ہے۔ سیشن کی اہم جھلکیاں ویڈیو میں دیکھیے! #SECP #FinancialServices #DisputeResolution #Pakistan #EaseOfDoingBusiness

📽️ Watch the highlights from the recent stakeholder consultation on Pakistan's proposed Financial Services Dispute Resolution Centre (DRC). Led by the SECP in partnership with U.S. CLDP and Singapore's FIDReC, this initiative promises to transform financial dispute resolution, reducing litigation costs, preserving business relationships, and boosting investor confidence. #SECP #FinancialServices #ADR #LegalReform #Pakistan

SECP Approves Pakistan's First Digital Lending Product Exclusively for Women-Led MSMEs The SECP has approved the country's first digital financing product dedicated solely to women-led Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Under this product, the Company will offer women entrepreneurs asset financing ranging from PKR 100,000 to PKR 1.5 million, based on the outcome of the credit assessment of each borrower.

SECP Advances Plans for Pakistan’s First Financial Services Dispute Resolution Centre SECP, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP) and Singapore’s Financial Industry Disputes Resolution Centre (FIDReC), held a stakeholder consultation in Islamabad on the establishment of Pakistan’s first Financial Services Dispute Resolution Centre (DRC). The session was chaired by SECP Commissioner Mr. Muzzafar Ahmed Mirza and attended by Federal Secretary for Law and Justice Raja Naeem Akbar, Justice (R) Mushir Alam, Justice Jawad Hassan, representatives of CLDP and FIDReC, and senior officials from key institutions across Pakistan’s financial sector. Other SECP commissioners present on the occasion included Mr. Imtiaz Haider, Mr. Zeeshan Rehman Khattak, and Mr. Ali Farid Khwaja. SECP Chairman Dr. Kabir Ahmed Sidhu said effective mediation can improve dispute resolution, reduce costs, and enhance investor confidence. The proposed DRC will serve as an independent and specialised institution to provide faster, more affordable, and accessible resolution of disputes across the financial services sector, strengthening consumer protection, investor confidence, and access to justice. #SECP #DisputeResolution #Mediation #InvestorProtection #FinancialServices #FinancialMarkets #Pakistan

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Building Next Generation of Financial Leaders The Chairman SECP, Dr. Kabir Ahmed Sidhu, said that developing a new generation of skilled financial professionals, informed investors, and financially aware citizens is critical to strengthening Pakistan’s financial sector, deepening capital markets, expanding investor participation, and driving sustainable economic growth. He made these remarks while chairing a review meeting of the Institute of Financial Markets of Pakistan (IFMP), where he outlined a reform agenda to transform the institute into a modern, industry-driven platform for talent development, investor education, and financial literacy. The meeting was attended by SECP Commissioner (SMD) Mr. Muhammad Ali Farid Khwaja, Executive Director Mr. Imran Inayat Butt, Director Mr. Muhammad Shamaoun, IFMP CEO Dr. Mubashir Sadiq, and Chairman State Life Insurance Corporation (SLIC) Mr. Shoaib Javed Hussain. Dr. Sidhu directed SECP and IFMP teams to develop a comprehensive roadmap for repositioning IFMP as a leading institution for future-ready financial talent development and investor education. #SECP #IFMP #FinancialLiteracy #CapitalMarkets #InvestorEducation #TalentDevelopment #FinancialInclusion #Pakistan

Commissioner SECP Mr. Imtiaz Haider launched the NBFIs & Modaraba Year Book 2025 and addressed a ceremony organized by the NBFI & Modaraba Association of Pakistan. Dr. Mubbashar Hassan, Director, SECP, also attended the event. Mr. Haider highlighted the role of NBFIs and Modarabas in advancing financial inclusion and supporting SMEs, housing finance, climate resilience, and sustainable development. #SECP #NBFIs #Modarabas #FinancialInclusion #Pakistan

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SECP and FCCI Partner to Promote Corporatization & Ease of Doing Business The SECP, in collaboration with the Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI), recently hosted an awareness seminar titled "Incorporate to Elevate" at the FCCI Office in Faisalabad. The event served as a collaborative platform, bringing together prominent business leaders, industry association representatives, and SMEDA to discuss strategies for boosting regulatory compliance, promoting corporatization, and fostering entrepreneurship across the country. During the session, the key speaker, SECP Commissioner of the Licensing and Registration Division Muzzafar Ahmed Mirza, briefed participants on legal amendments proposed under the leadership of Chairman SECP Dr. Kabir Ahmed Sidhu. These reforms are designed to enhance governance, operational efficiency, transparency, and accountability for both public and private sector entities. The discussions centered on modernizing licensing frameworks and leveraging digital transformation to support business growth. FCCI leadership, including President Farooq Yousaf Sheikh and Vice President Engr. Asim Munir, commended the SECP’s ongoing initiatives to improve Pakistan’s business climate. The business community emphasized the importance of regulatory reforms that reduce unnecessary compliance burdens while maintaining effective oversight. The event concluded with a mutual commitment to continuous policy improvement and a strong public-private partnership to fuel national economic development. #SECP #FCCI #Corporatization #EaseOfDoingBusiness #PakistanBusiness #RegulatoryReform

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Strengthening Pakistan’s capital market infrastructure. SECP Chairman Dr. Kabir Ahmed Sidhu, accompanied by Commissioner Muhammad Ali Farid Khawaja, Executive Director Imran Inayat Butt, and Director Muhammad Shamaoun, visited NCCPL and met with its Board of Directors. The visit focused on NCCPL’s pivotal role in clearing, settlement, risk management, and market development initiatives. The Chairman appreciated NCCPL’s contribution to Pakistan’s capital markets and emphasized continued collaboration to enhance market efficiency, transparency, and investor confidence. #SECP #NCCPL #CapitalMarkets #Pakistan #FinancialMarkets #MarketDevelopment #InvestorConfidence

Modernizing Pakistan’s Agricultural Markets: SECP Chairman Directs PMEX to Fast-Track Agricultural Futures Contracts Chairman SECP, Dr. Kabir Ahmed Sidhu, has directed the management of the Pakistan Mercantile Exchange (PMEX) to develop a practical roadmap for launching physically deliverable agricultural futures contracts. During a meeting at PMEX, Dr. Sidhu emphasized that these contracts must be supported by an integrated Electronic Warehouse Receipt (EWR) system to ensure real-time connectivity between warehouses and the exchange. This strategic session focused on modernizing commodity market infrastructure through technology and innovation, and was attended by key leadership, including SECP Commissioner Mr. Ali Farid Khwaja, SECP Executive Director Mr. Imran Inayat Butt, SECP Director Mr. Muhammad Shamaoun, and PMEX Managing Director & CEO Mr. Khurram Zafar. The initiative represents a critical step toward improving price discovery, reducing market inefficiencies, providing essential risk management tools, and expanding access to transparent, formal financing for local farmers, traders, and processors. #SECP #PMEX #AgriculturalFutures #CommodityMarkets #AgriTech #FinancialInclusion #PakistanEconomy #FarmersFirst

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Driving the future of Pakistan’s capital markets. 🎥 Watch the key moments from SECP Chairman Dr. Kabir Ahmed Sidhu’s visit to PSX. Hear his vision for expanding investor participation. Promoting financial inclusion. And accelerating the development of Pakistan’s capital markets. #SECP #PSX #CapitalMarkets #InvestPakistan

Advancing a Digital Future for Pakistan’s Investors SECP Chairman Dr. Kabir Ahmed Sidhu has outlined a bold vision to make investing accessible to every Pakistani through fintech and digital innovation. During his visit to CDC Karachi, Dr. Kabir Ahmed Sidhu highlighted the role of technology in simplifying investor onboarding, strengthening investor protection, and expanding financial inclusion. The upcoming Asaan Connect App, set to launch in July 2026, will bring investment services to citizens’ mobile phones and support SECP’s goal of expanding the investor base to 2.5 million. The SECP delegation, including Commissioner Mr. Muhammad Ali Farid Khwaja, Executive Director Mr. Imran Inayat Butt, and Director Mr. Muhammad Shamaoun, held detailed discussions with the CDC team on operations, technology, and future growth initiatives. Dr. Sidhu commended CDC’s robust infrastructure and cybersecurity, while CDC CEO Mr. Badiuddin Akber highlighted the company’s technology-driven efforts to enhance market accessibility. Together, SECP and CDC are advancing a more inclusive, accessible, and digitally enabled capital market for Pakistan. #SECP #PakistanCapitalMarket #FinancialInclusion #DigitalPakistan #Investing #CDCPL #Fintech #EconomicGrowth

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SECP Commissioner Mr. Imtiaz Haider chaired a panel discussion on “The Evolving Role of Regulators in Public Finance and Economic Governance” at the Future of Finance Summit 2026 organized by ICMA International. Mr. Haider led insightful deliberations with senior regulators and experts on strengthening regulatory frameworks, enhancing investor confidence, promoting corporate governance, and deepening capital markets in Pakistan. The session focused on creating a transparent, predictable, and investor-friendly environment to support sustainable economic growth and public financial management.

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Chairman SECP, Dr. Kabir Ahmed Sidhu, visited the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) and rang the trading gong, unveiling a reform agenda focused on expanding Pakistan’s investor base, strengthening financial literacy, and deepening capital markets. Dr. Sidhu highlighted SECP’s goal of increasing the investor base to 2.5 million through investor education, digital onboarding, fintech innovation, and a revitalized Institute of Financial Markets of Pakistan (IFMP). PSX Managing Director Farrukh H. Sabzwari shared that PSX market capitalization has reached PKR 20 trillion, with 11 IPOs completed this fiscal year and over 563,000 unique investors. SECP Commissioner Ali Farid Khawaja emphasized the resilience of Pakistan’s capital markets and the importance of sustaining reforms to support future growth. The visit concluded with a PSX Board meeting on ETFs, derivatives, GEM Board listings, market surveillance, and attracting overseas and foreign investors. #SECP #PSX #CapitalMarkets #FinancialLiteracy #Investment #PakistanEconomy #IPO #Fintech

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Chinese Consortium to Expand Investment in Pakistan’s Capital Market Infrastructure Chinese investors have reaffirmed their long-term commitment to Pakistan’s capital markets following the resolution of key regulatory matters by the SECP, paving the way for increased investment and deeper cooperation between the two countries.

From informal value to investable structure, what remains unregistered remains limited in reach, scale, and impact. Formalization turns isolated assets into transferable capital and opens pathways to growth and investment. Incorporate with SECP and convert potential into performance. #ApnaBusinessApniPehchaan #JabBusinessRegisterHotaHaiTabhiWoBantaHaiBrand #LevelUpYourBusiness #Corporatization #FormalEconomy #BuildToScale #UnlockValue #BusinessRegistration #StructuredCapital #EconomicGrowth