Pakistan, Sept. 8 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved key measures, including boosting digital access to information on companies and reducing regulatory hurdles, to improve the country's Business Ready ranking, it said on Monday.

The World Bank's Business Ready assessment evaluates economies on factors affecting the business environment, including regulatory frameworks, public services and operational efficiency. Pakistan ranks 17th among 101 economies in business entry category, with a score of 86.64, according to the SECP.

The SECP said it has made registration of companies and changes after registration available to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) through an automated system, while links to i...