A Pivotal Educational Encounter

The National Business School at The University of Faisalabad brought together students and industry experts for a seminar titled “The Role of Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) and Incorporation of Companies”. The session featured Khurrum Shehzad, Additional Joint Registrar-in-Charge, Company Registration Office (CRO), Faisalabad, as the guest speaker. He provided participants with a detailed overview of the regulatory framework governing company formation, the process of registration, compliance obligations, and the broader role of SECP in promoting transparency and good governance. The University of Faisalabad

Key Themes: Regulation, Entrepreneurship, and Empowerment

During the seminar, students were introduced to the step-by-step sequence of company incorporation—from name reservation to charter preparation and final registration. Mr. Shehzad emphasised how regulatory compliance does not merely bind entrepreneurs but actually enables confidence, credibility, and growth in business ventures. The presentation went beyond procedure: it addressed how emerging entrepreneurs and startups can leverage formal structures to scale effectively, engage with investors, and contribute to economic vitality.

The interactive Q&A segment allowed learners to raise practical questions about selecting company types, managing post-incorporation filings, meeting audit and reporting requirements, and staying aligned with changing regulations. By enhancing regulatory literacy, the session empowered future business professionals to navigate the incorporation landscape with greater clarity and purpose.

Linking Education With Broader Partnerships

By hosting this event, the university underscored its commitment to weaving industry-interfaced learning into its academic fabric. The seminar served as a junction where students gained not only theoretical knowledge but also direct exposure to regulatory practice and governance culture. In doing so, it illustrated the power of collaborative learning environments—where academia, professionals, and regulators join forces.

In this spirit, the activity aligns with the vision of Partnerships for the Goals (SDG 17), reinforcing how academic institutions, regulatory bodies, and industry stakeholders must work together to build robust ecosystems of entrepreneurship, governance, and sustainable growth.

Charting the Way Forward: From Awareness to Application

The organisers encouraged students to carry forward what they learned into project work, internships, startup planning, and business incubation efforts coordinated through the university’s incubation centres. The hope is that the knowledge imparted will translate into ventures grounded in compliance, strategic foresight, and ethical practice.

As the seminar concluded, there was a clear sense that corporate incorporation is not just a legal step—it is a foundational building block of responsible enterprise. For students at The University of Faisalabad, this seminar marked a meaningful advance in their journey: from conceptual understanding to actionable insight, readying them for a business environment shaped by regulation and innovation alike.