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Legal and regulatory updates relevant to businesses operating in Pakistan, drawn from primary sources and legal publications.

REGULATORY UPDATE

SECP Tightens Corporate Compliance With 2026 Regulatory Overhaul

New SECP notifications — including S.R.O. 328(I)/2026 on mandatory conversion of physical share certificates to book-entry form via the Central Depository Company — introduce new filing obligations and tighter director liabilities for registered companies.

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REGULATORY UPDATE

SECP and US Department of Commerce Discuss Corporate Dispute Reforms

A delegation from the US Department of Commerce's CLDP met with SECP to discuss developing out-of-court mechanisms for resolving corporate disputes, including a proposed dedicated ADR Centre in Pakistan.

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REGULATORY UPDATE

2026 FBR & SECP Compliance Calendar: What Businesses Need to Know

A consolidated look at the year's critical FBR and SECP filing deadlines — income tax, sales tax, and provincial filings — for businesses operating in Pakistan.

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