Islamabad, Pakistan – (Web Desk) The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has reported a steady rise in company registrations across Pakistan, signaling continued business growth and economic activity.
According to the regulator, 3,444 new companies were registered in February, pushing the total number of registered firms in Pakistan to 287,049.
SECP data also revealed that 82 of the newly registered companies include foreign shareholding, highlighting increasing foreign investment in Pakistan. Among these, 44 companies have Chinese directors, while investors from the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, and Canada have also participated in new business ventures.
Foreign investors primarily registered companies in mining, trading, and information technology (IT) sectors, reflecting growing interest in Pakistan’s expanding digital and resource-based industries.
Province-wise statistics show Punjab leading with 1,696 new companies, followed by Islamabad with 656, and Sindh with 555 registrations.
Sector-wise analysis indicates that the IT and e-commerce sector recorded the highest growth, with 723 new companies, followed by 531 companies in trading, 434 in services, and 323 in the real estate sector.
SECP said new companies were also established in sectors including mining, textiles, education, healthcare, sports goods manufacturing, cables, and electrical equipment, highlighting a diversified expansion in Pakistan’s corporate landscape.
Experts say the continued rise in registrations reflects improving business confidence, digital entrepreneurship growth, and expanding investment opportunities in Pakistan.
