Pakistan, July 8 -- Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) said on Tuesday that during fiscal year 2025-26, a total of 21 listed companies raised more than Rs20 billion through the capital market to finance business expansion, new projects, and increased production capacity.

In a press release issued today, the SECP said that 10 listed companies secured more than Rs16.7 billion through mechanisms other than rights offerings, while 11 companies raised approximately Rs3.8 billion through rights issues.

"Rights issues enabled existing shareholders to participate further in the companies' growth by investing additional capital," the statement said.

"Pakistan's capital market continues to provide companies with an effective p...