ISLAMABAD:

The government has decided to amend laws in a bid to ease regulations and encourage more companies to enter the ranks of listed companies.

At present, many companies prefer to stay out of the network of listed firms due to excess regulations, including the publication of audit reports along with other requirements related to finances. In that regard, according to sources, the government also plans to amend the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) law.

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan chaired a meeting of the sub-committee on regulatory reforms on Thursday to review the reform measures concerning listed companies. Representatives of the SECP, State Bank and Board of Investment, including Scott Jacob, atten

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