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Web Desk<\/strong>
August 29, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ISLAMABAD<\/strong> \u2013 The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has introduced a new digital onboarding framework to make investing in the stock market significantly easier, faster, and more accessible for everyday Pakistanis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under the new regulations, investors can now open a stock market account in a single day, with a decision on applications to be made within two days. The move is part of a broader effort to increase the number of retail investors from the current level to\u00a02.5 million<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key Features of the New Framework<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/th>Detail<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Account Opening<\/strong><\/td>Can be completed within one day<\/td><\/tr>
Application Decision<\/strong><\/td>Broker must decide within 2 days<\/td><\/tr>
Tracking ID<\/strong><\/td>Investors can track application status online<\/td><\/tr>
Rejection Notice<\/strong><\/td>Broker must provide written reasons if application is rejected<\/td><\/tr>
Pre-verified Investors<\/strong><\/td>No need for re-verification<\/td><\/tr>
Digital Processing<\/strong><\/td>24\/7 digital onboarding and processing available<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

SECP’s Statement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

SECP Chairman Dr. Kabir Ahmed Sidhu<\/strong> said the initiative is aimed at making stock market investment more accessible to the general public, with a special focus on the youth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“Increasing the participation of young people in the stock market is our priority. We are leveraging technology to simplify investment in the capital market,”\u00a0Dr. Sidhu stated.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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“Pakistan’s capital market has immense potential for growth and investment,”\u00a0he added.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

How It Works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Under the new digital onboarding framework:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Submit application<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Investors can apply online at any time<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Track status<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 A tracking ID is provided for real-time updates<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Decision within 2 days<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Broker must accept or reject within 48 hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Rejection notice<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 If rejected, written reasons must be provided<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. No re-verification<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Pre-verified investors can skip redundant checks<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Target: 2.5 Million Investors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The SECP aims to increase the number of investors in Pakistan’s stock market to 2.5 million<\/strong> under this new framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Current<\/th>Target<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    Investor Base<\/td>2.5 million<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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