The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan announced that the Pakistan Stock Exchange, in collaboration with the National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited and the Central Depository Company of Pakistan Limited, has issued guidelines enabling minors under 18 to open and operate trading accounts in Pakistan’s capital markets. The guidelines set out the process, modalities, and terms and conditions for minor accounts to be opened through natural or court-appointed guardians, with compliance and operational safeguards. They also describe the transition to a regular trading account when the account holder turns 18, including the tax impact on transferring the securities inventory, and are available on the Pakistan Stock Exchange website.

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