Pakistan has witnessed the registration of 14,802 new companies in the first four months of the current fiscal year, reflecting a notable expansion in business activity and investment opportunities, officials said.
According to the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), the country now has a total of 272,918 registered companies. The IT and e-commerce sector led the growth, contributing 670 new companies, highlighting the increasing role of technology-driven enterprises.
The SECP noted that 59 percent of registered companies are private limited, while 332 companies from over 30 countries have attracted foreign investment, indicating growing international confidence in Pakistan’s business environment.
While major urban centers such as Lahore, Islamabad, and Karachi saw the bulk of registrations, about 30 percent of new companies were registered in 250 other cities and towns across the country, demonstrating a broadening of economic activity beyond traditional business hubs.
The SECP attributed this growth to strategic measures by the Small and Medium Enterprise Facilitation Centre (SIFC), which have expanded the scope for entrepreneurship and investment nationwide.
