Pakistan Sees Record Surge in Company Registrations Amid Improved Business Climate

Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) reported strong growth in investment activity and company registrations.

Officials linked the improvement to a better business environment in Pakistan.

Executive Director Musarrat Jabeen said the SECP is introducing reforms to simplify investment procedures.

She added that the regulator is also modernizing the country’s financial system.

According to the SECP, authorities registered 10,511 new companies between February and April 2026.

Company Registrations Increase by 21 Percent

The SECP said new company registrations increased by 21 percent compared to the same period last year.

The rise reflects growing business confidence in Pakistan.

Moreover, the country achieved a historic milestone during the period.

Authorities completed 4,082 company registrations in a single month for the first time.

Officials said investors from more than 22 countries established companies in Pakistan.

As a result, foreign investment activity continued to strengthen.

Meanwhile, 220 foreign shareholding companies increased their paid-up capital to Rs882 million.

This figure showed a 218 percent increase compared to last year.

The growth also highlighted rising confidence among international investors.

Pakistan Stock Exchange CEO Farukh Sabzwari said the listing pipeline remains strong under SECP supervision.

He added that companies are likely to launch 10 to 12 initial public offerings (IPOs) during the next 12 months.

Central Depository Company CEO Badiuddin Akber said Pakistan’s capital market ranks among the best-performing markets in Asia and globally.

He also said Pakistan can achieve the target of reaching 2.5 million investors within two to three years.

Experts believe the rise in investment and business activity reflects Pakistan’s digital transformation and financial reforms.

They also linked the trend to the country’s focus on sustainable economic growth.