Pakistan, July 9 -- Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb visited the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) headquarters on Wednesday for a high-level meeting focused on boosting investment, strengthening capital markets, and improving the ease of doing business.

As per a statement, SECP Chairman Dr Kabir Ahmed Sidhu gave the minister a detailed briefing.

Discussions covered the corporate sector, capital markets, and the non-banking financial sector, with particular emphasis on measures to attract investment and drive sustainable growth in Pakistan's financial system.

The SECP briefed the minister on major progress since January 2026. It was reported that a total of 18,057 new companies have been registered, while a recor...