Islamabad: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, conducted a review meeting at the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) headquarters, chaired by SECP Chairman Dr. Kabir Ahmed Sidhu, alongside other officials.

According to Press Information Department, the meeting detailed SECP’s efforts from January to June 2026 to boost investment, enhance corporate governance, and modernize regulatory frameworks. The Finance Minister emphasized the need for a balance between business facilitation and regulatory integrity, stressing on technological and procedural advancements to reduce business costs.

Senator Aurangzeb advocated for regular consultations with stakeholders to ensure regulations meet market needs. The SECP reported over 18,000 new company registrations and advancements in digital regulatory systems, including an AI-based company registration tool and the transformation of SECP offices into Business Facilitation Centres.

The Finance Minister commended enforcement actions against state-owned enterprises and called for equal regulatory standards across sectors. SECP’s updates on capital market growth, including 10 approved IPOs, were also discussed, along with measures to simplify investor processes and boost market participation.

Reforms in the insurance and non-bank financial sectors were highlighted, focusing on expanding coverage and promoting digital financial products. The Finance Minister reiterated the Government’s support for initiatives aimed at sustainable corporate and financial sector development in Pakistan.