SECP releases list of 125 foreign firms that shut operations in Pakistan
“SECP has issued an official list of 125 foreign companies that have wound up operations in Pakistan as of Jan 20, 2026.”
Key points
- SECP has issued an official list of 125 foreign companies that have wound up operations in Pakistan as of Jan 20, 2026.
- The regulator says the closures include branch and liaison offices across major cities and multiple sectors.
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has published a list of 125 foreign companies that have formally wound up their operations in Pakistan, with the record reflecting closures up to January 20, 2026.
According to the regulator, the exits include both branch offices and liaison offices that shut down across major cities such as Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad and Peshawar. SECP said the firms belonged to a wide range of industries, indicating that the departed businesses had represented a diverse foreign footprint in the local economy.
The regulator noted the list spans companies from several countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, UAE, China, Japan, Turkey, Australia and others. SECP added that some entities may have stopped operations earlier but were only recorded as formally wound up by the stated date.
The published list serves as an official compliance and documentation record of foreign companies that have exited the Pakistani market.
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