The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) participated in the Investor Connect Event (ICE 2025), organised by the Higher Education Commission in Islamabad, positioning the regulator’s work within efforts to connect Pakistani startups with global investors. SECP Commissioner Zeeshan Rehman Khattak joined a panel on “Incubators as Catalysts for Startup Success”, focusing on how incubators can support early-stage ventures, strengthen regulatory compliance, and improve investor confidence. During the discussion, the SECP pointed to ongoing initiatives aimed at facilitating startups, including regulatory sandboxes, simplified incorporation processes, and investor education. The remarks also linked sustainable startup growth to a combination of incubation infrastructure and regulatory support, alongside objectives such as improved access to capital, streamlined regulatory pathways, and investor protection.