SECP condemns attack on PSX building.

ISLAMABAD -- The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) strongly condemned the terrorist attack at Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) and expresses its grief and sorrow on the loss of precious lives.

The SECP and the PSX management being aware of the strategic importance of the PSX building had engaged proactively for adequate and robust security measures for the building, said a press release issued here.

Recently, in the month of May 2020, there had been a comprehensive communication between SECP and PSX management for further strengthening the security at PSX. As a result, PSX had ensured extraordinary security arrangements which included deployment of Sindh police personnel, Pakistan Rangers armored personnel carriers, Elite Force Snipper etc.

In addition, full dress rehearsals were conducted by Pakistan Rangers in collaboration with Sindh Rangers Anti-Terrorist Team. PSX also raised the height of boundary wall with installation of concertina razor security wires, constructed firing posts, installed modern technology x-ray scanning machines, electronic walk through gates, additional CCTV cameras etc.

The recent terrorist attack revealed that owing to enhanced security...