Islamabad (HRNW)- The number of investors in the Pakistan Stock Market has increased by a record 48 percent, with more than 190,000 new investors joining the market over the past year.
According to the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), the total number of investors in the stock market has crossed 583,000. Around 45 percent of the new investors belong to the 18 to 30 age group, while 41 percent are between 31 and 45 years of age.
The SECP said the sharp increase reflects growing interest among young people in capital market investments.
According to the data, Karachi accounted for 25 percent of new investor accounts, followed by Lahore with 16 percent, while 13 percent of new investors came from Islamabad and Rawalpindi.
The investment process has been made easier by increasing the convenience account limit from Rs1 million to Rs3 million. In addition, account opening through banks and digital platforms, along with initiatives such as IBAN verification and minor trading accounts, has further simplified the investment process.
SECP Chairman Dr. Kabir Ahmed Sidhu said that connecting the youth with the capital market remains the institution’s top priority. He added that a digital onboarding mobile application is being introduced to make investing easier and more accessible.
He said the capital market can play a vital role in economic growth by converting public savings into productive investments, adding that the SECP is committed to making investment simple, fast and accessible for every citizen.
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