FPCCI and SECP Collaborate to Promote Corporatization and Economic Growth in Pakistan

Lahore – In a significant step towards fostering economic development and business formalization in Pakistan, the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) and the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) jointly hosted a high-profile awareness seminar titled “Unlocking Economic Growth through Corporatization” at FPCCI’s Regional Office in Lahore.

The event brought together leading voices from the public and private sectors to discuss how corporatization can enhance regulatory compliance, improve the ease of doing business, and contribute to sustainable economic growth.

Commissioners from SECP, Mr. Muzzafar Ahmed Mirza and Mr. Mujtaba Ahmed Lodhi, delivered key addresses. Mr. Lodhi highlighted the transformative potential of insurance in promoting financial inclusion—particularly for women—through initiatives like BISP micro-insurance and digital micro-policies. He called on businesses to integrate insurance frameworks into their operations to boost resilience and expand financial protection across sectors.

Mr. Shahzad Afzal, Registrar of Companies, offered a detailed presentation on the benefits of incorporation, noting how formal registration and regulatory compliance can unlock new opportunities for growth, investment, and market expansion.

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FPCCI leadership, including President Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh and Patron-in-Chief Mr. S.M. Tanveer, praised SECP’s ongoing reforms and initiatives aimed at improving the regulatory landscape and encouraging corporatization. They emphasized the importance of such collaborations in paving the way for a robust, transparent, and inclusive business environment in Pakistan.

The seminar featured interactive sessions that allowed business leaders, consultants, and chamber representatives to engage directly with SECP officials, raising important questions on compliance and corporate governance.

The event concluded with the presentation of souvenirs to SECP officials as a gesture of appreciation. Participants widely applauded the initiative, recognizing the value of continued public-private partnerships in promoting economic advancement.

This collaborative seminar reflects the joint commitment of FPCCI and SECP to strengthening Pakistan’s corporate sector and building a more dynamic, resilient, and investor-friendly economy.