SECP approves measures to boost Pakistan’s Business Ready ranking

September 07, 2026 (MLN): The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved key measures to further improve Pakistan’s Business Ready ranking.

Pakistan ranks 17th among 101 economies in the Business Entry category, with a score of 86.64, according to SECP.

Information related to company registration and post-registration changes is automatically available to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) through an automated system.

SECP, FBR, and the Board of Investment will cooperate for the exchange of additional information.

A link to information regarding environmental requirements and permits will be provided on the SECP website.

Information on government support programs for SMEs and women entrepreneurs has also been made available on the SECP website.

SECP has released gender-disaggregated statistics on newly registered companies, covering male and female shareholders, directors, chief executives, and beneficial owners.

SECP will also develop and publish gender-disaggregated datasets on company directors and beneficial owners.

These measures will further improve transparency, access to information, and digital coordination among institutions and are expected to improve Pakistan’s Business Ready performance and ranking.

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