2026-04-16
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The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan promulgates the Companies Regulations, 2024, which override any conflicting provisions in company memoranda, articles, or agreements. The regulations establish comprehensive rules for company name reservation, including a sixty-day validity period and specific prohibitions on government-associated or restricted terms. They also define key legal terms such as authorized intermediaries, benefits, and employees stock option schemes, while setting out procedures for foreign company registration and the use of specific corporate titles.