Pakistan’s corporate landscape saw significant growth in the month of April, with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) today announcing the record registration of 4,082 new companies during April. This unprecedented number is the highest recorded in a single month, bringing the country’s total number of registered companies to 294,101.
This pace reached a new daily registration peak on April 30, when 340 companies were added in a single day. The month also saw significant international interest, with investors from 22 countries making new investments in Pakistan.
Among these global participants, China emerged as a prominent investor, contributing 95 shareholders. Companies supported by Chinese capital registered a cumulative paid-up capital of 193 million rupees.
Regionally, Punjab led the registration drive by registering 2,093 new companies. Islamabad followed with 719 new incorporations, while Sindh accounted for 600.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa reported 325 new companies, while Gilgit-Baltistan registered 276. Balochistan recorded the lowest number, with 69 new businesses added.
Sector-wise, the IT and E-commerce industries demonstrated the most significant expansion, with 832 new companies added. The commercial sector also experienced robust growth, adding 757 new firms.
The services sector contributed 490 new registrations, closely followed by real estate and construction, which registered 358. Tourism also saw notable activity, with 242 new ventures added.
Further contributions came from the food and beverage sector (158 companies), education (127), and textiles (105).
SECP Chairman Dr. Kabir Siddiqui, commenting on the positive trend, stated that “the increase in company registrations is a positive step towards a documented economy.”